The Lead with Jake Tapper

The Lead with Jake Tapper

CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.

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Philadelphia Declares Heat Health Emergency, Shortens July 4 Parade

July 2, 2026 • 89 mins
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool vandalism case reaches a new level after an Olympic canoeist is indicted by a grand jury and now faces a felony charge of destruction of property. Plus, thousands are without electricity as temperatures soar into the triple digits.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump Takes First Flight on Qatari-Gifted Air Force One

July 1, 2026 • 89 mins
From cryptocurrency to real estate to watches and bibles, President Trump is cashing in on his presidency, making more than $2 billion last year. Plus, dangerous and even deadly heat sets into major cities in the United States.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Supreme Court: States May Ban Trans Athletes in Sports for Girls

June 30, 2026 • 89 mins
In a consequential day at the Supreme Court, President Trump tees up a legislative fight after losing his birthright case which guarantees that children born in the United States are, in fact, United States citizens. Plus, the court ruled that states can bar transgender students from playing on girls’ athletic teams in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Supreme Court: Trump Can Fire FTC Commissioner but Not Fed Gov.

June 29, 2026 • 90 mins
President Trump brags about his win at the Supreme Court today on federal firings and goes off about the other cases that he lost. We break down the implications of these rulings and what it means for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Death Toll in  Venezuela, Now Closer to 1,000

June 26, 2026 • 89 mins
The devastation is getting worse two days after powerful earthquakes in Venezuela and more than 300 aftershocks. Help is on the way, but can it arrive fast enough in a window closing in to find people alive? Plus, breaking news, the US responds, hitting inside Iran after Iran's strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Is this a temporary escalation or something longer term? And in the Epstein investigation, a dramatic move ...
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Search and Rescue Underway After Venezuela Quakes Kill at Least 188

June 25, 2026 • 90 mins
Two strong earthquakes in Venezuela just seconds apart leave the country in shock. The death is regrettably rising as rescuers from around the world are heading to the disaster zone. Plus, from immigration to guns, new major decisions from the United States Supreme Court.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sen. Scott to Trump: Voting Bill Does Not Have Enough Support

June 24, 2026 • 90 mins
President Trump throws a last minute grenade into what was supposed to be a major bipartisan victory on housing affordability legislation. Plus, a sweeping victory for Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates in three New York City congressional races.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump Falsely Claims Stock Markets Hit New High Today

June 23, 2026 • 89 mins
Artificial intelligence has rattled a nerve, driving a major tech selloff on Wall Street just as President Trump falsely claimed the stock market hit a new high today. Plus, the Senate votes to limit President Trump’s war powers with Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Soon: Rubio Heads to Middle East to Meet with Gulf Allies

June 22, 2026 • 88 mins
After direct talks with Iran, Vice President JD Vance is heading home and Secretary Rubio will now head to the region. A look at what he hopes to accomplish after conflicting reports about what the vice president got done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Israel, Hezbollah Renew Ceasefire After Conflict Nearly Derailed U.S.-Iran Talks

June 19, 2026 • 90 mins
The new Air Force One is a luxury jet donated by the government of Qatar and is expected to enter service soon. What CNN is learning about how the military made sure this foreign plane was safe for the president. Plus, it’s the first day on the job for Trump’s controversial pick for acting director of national intelligence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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White House Defends Iran Agreement Amid Criticism

June 18, 2026 • 90 mins
New CNN reporting about secret proposals between the United States and Iran as the two sides officially begin 60 days of negotiations. These plans go beyond the agreement President Trump officially signed last night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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U.S. Releases Official Text of 14-Point Agreement with Iran

June 17, 2026 • 85 mins
Confusion and frustration on Capitol Hill after President Trump forced his own pick for director of national intelligence to skip his confirmation hearing today. Plus, with Americans struggling under the weight of the highest inflation in three years, today the Federal Reserve decided not cut interest rates.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Five Charged in Alleged Plot Against White House UFC Fight

June 16, 2026 • 89 mins
Five men are in custody after the FBI said it foiled a plot to attack the UFC fight night event at the White House on Sunday. The plan allegedly included using a drone to drop explosives and snipers to hit high-value targets in the ensuing panic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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VP JD Vance Joins to Discuss Iran Agreement

June 15, 2026 • 93 mins
As questions mount about what exactly is in the Iran agreement, Vice President JD Vance joins to try and clear up any confusion. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence also joins to share his reactions to the breaking news out of Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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America’s Largest Energy Hub is Running Out of Oil

June 12, 2026 • 90 mins
According to a senior administration official, the Trump administration is feeling good about its dealings with Iran. So, what’s holding up the next stage? Plus, Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump Taps U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for Top Intelligence Post

June 11, 2026 • 90 mins
President Trump claims, yet again, that a new deal with Iran is just days away. Did two nights of strikes actually lead to a breakthrough? Plus, the World Cup is officially underway and CNN takes you to the action.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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NYT: Inside White House Crisis Meetings Over the Epstein Files

June 10, 2026 • 89 mins
One of the richest men in the world took questions today about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. This as the New York Times is revealing a freakout at the White House about Epstein as they tried to contain the fallout. Plus, a look at the recent drops in the stock market.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump Says Pilots Safe After Apache Shot Down Near Hormuz

June 9, 2026 • 95 mins
Trump says Iran shot down a United States Army Apache helicopter and says the United States must respond. Is this the start of yet another major escalation? CNN is live at the White House and Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Iran & Israel Halt Attacks as Strikes Test Peace Talks

June 8, 2026 • 90 mins
Israel and Iran are suspending military operations against each other after a wave of strikes exchanged overnight.  Plus, a look at the upcoming election in Maine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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WSJ: Trump Urges Pulte to Start Firing Intel Employees

June 5, 2026 • 90 mins
A shakeup is coming to some of the nation’s biggest spy agencies and the man doing the firing will be Bill Pulte, a controversial Trump loyalist that the president wants to be acting director of national intelligence despite having no intel or national security experience.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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