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.
Episodes
July 11, 2025 • 87 mins
The number two at the FBI is telling people that he might resign over the Epstein scandal. Plus, moments ago President Trump was on the ground in central Texas one week after the catastrophic flooding. CNN is digging into some of the still unanswered questions.
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July 10, 2025 • 87 mins
Federal judges on the district level can no longer issue nationwide injunctions for the Supreme Court but they can certify class action lawsuits against the Trump administration. Plus, MAGA world remains outraged over the Trump Justice Department’s efforts to seemly try to close the case on Jeffrey Epstein and those who were his clients.
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July 9, 2025 • 88 mins
A look at the desperate search into the Texas floods as CNN learns new information about officials coordinating the emergency response. Plus, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) joins to discuss not seeking reelection and voting against Trump’s recent domestic policy bill.
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July 8, 2025 • 84 mins
The death toll in Texas is rising as well as the number of missing persons after deadly flooding. We bring you the latest from the ground in Texas as officials provide updates. Plus, Trump and Netanyahu meet to discuss a potential ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war.
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July 7, 2025 • 87 mins
Texas is bracing for even more rain as rescuers are desperately searching for survivors after catastrophic flash floods in central Texas that began Friday morning and have killed at least 90 people including 27 children at a summer camp.
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July 4, 2025 • 91 mins
Of the 50 Israeli hostages remaining in Gaza, the proposal calls for the release of 10 living hostages and 18 deceased during the ceasefire. On the first day of the ceasefire, Hamas would release eight living hostages in exchange for an unspecified number of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Following the release, Israel would withdraw from parts of northern Gaza, and the two sides would begin negotiations toward a permanent cea...
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July 3, 2025 • 87 mins
After hours of debate and last minute deals, House Republicans pass their massive agenda bill. What did GOP leaders promise holdouts to get this across the finish line? Plus, a report on the intersection between artificial intelligence and reality.
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July 2, 2025 • 91 mins
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul, will remain behind bars until his sentencing, a judge ruled today. This after a jury found Combs not guilty on the three most serious charges against him. The jury did convict Combs on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
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July 1, 2025 • 94 mins
A partial verdict is reached as jurors are in agreement in four of the five charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Both the defense and the prosecution tell the judge they want the jury to continue to deliberate on that charge.
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June 30, 2025 • 91 mins
We are closely following Capitol Hill where Senate Republicans are trying to make various deals in order to get Trump’s domestic policy bill past the finish line. Plus, is there truly a deal to save TikTok in the United States?
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June 27, 2025 • 87 mins
In a major win for President Trump, the Supreme Court limits the power of lower courts to block Trump’s agenda. That wasn’t the only controversial decision made by the court today. Plus, Senate Republicans say they will vote on Trump’s massive policy bill in the next 24 hours.
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June 26, 2025 • 87 mins
CNN has new reprint on efforts to bring Iran to the negotiating table for nuclear talks. Plus, Republicans are forced to go back to the drawing board, to a degree, on Trump’s agenda bill.
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June 26, 2025 • 87 mins
President Trump continues to insist the United States destroyed Iran’s nuclear sites. Also, President Trump attacks journalists, and singled out CNN, for reporting the news. Plus, Democratic socialist Zohran Mamadani is poised to win the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor. The formal outcome won’t be known until at least July 1, when New York City releases the initial ranked-choice results.
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June 25, 2025 • 87 mins
According to an early US intelligence assessment, the United States strikes on Iran did not destroy their nuclear sites. Instead, only setting back their program by months. The White House is strongly pushing back tonight. What does this all mean for the next steps in the region?
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June 23, 2025 • 87 mins
President Trump has just weighed in on Truth Social regarding Iran’s attempted retaliation for the U.S. strike on its nuclear facilities this weekend. The Israeli military has issued a new evacuation warning for Tehran. Plus, oil prices have dropped and stocks have risen following Iran’s intercepted strike on a U.S. base.
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June 20, 2025 • 87 mins
Talks between European and Iranian officials just wrapped up and Iran says diplomacy could easily be achieved if President Trump tells Israel to stop striking Iran. Plus, Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has been released after spending over three months at a detention center.
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June 19, 2025 • 87 mins
After days of keeping the world guessing whether the United States will take military action against Iran, President Trump now says he will decide within the next two weeks. This as the White House claims Iran has never been closer to having a nuclear weapon. CNN has teams on the ground at the White House, in Iran, and in Israel.
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June 18, 2025 • 89 mins
Moments ago President Trump wrapped up his meeting with his top security officials after telling CNN that he has not yet made a final decision on whether or not the US should strike Iran. A top Democrat and top Republican join live to discuss what that military response might look like.
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June 17, 2025 • 87 mins
The President just wrapped up a meeting with his national security team in the Situation Room as he calls for Iran’s unconditional surrender. This as officials say Trump is warming to the idea of using United States assets to strike Iranian nuclear facilities.
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June 17, 2025 • 85 mins
Authorities lay out for the first time just how Saturday’s attacks unfolded in the shootings of two Democratic Minnesota lawmakers. Plus, President Trump is meeting with key allies as the United States moves warships to the Middle East and Israel and Iran launch new strikes. Is there an end to the conflict in sight? The President weighs in on potential negotiations and US involvement.
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