The Lead with Jake Tapper
CNN's chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this hourlong weekday afternoon program, which mixes Tapper's interests with headlines from around the country and the world, headlines that span politics, money, sports and popular culture. "The Lead" also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages -- buried leads -- to the forefront.
ICE-Involved Shooting in Maine Leaves One Man Dead
Another fatal shooting involving ICE agents occurred today in Maine. The shooting comes just days after...
ListenIs The Trump Administration Telling The Truth About The Latest Deadly ICE Shooting?
New questions about what really happened in the moments before ICE agents killed a Mexican national...
ListenCovering Conflict: Strikes, Politics, and the Global Stage
Tensions escalate as the US-Iran border heats up. Get the latest updates on this volatile situation,...
ListenCENTCOM: U.S. Striking Iran at Trump’s Direction
The United States military is again striking Iran as the remains of the ceasefire appear to be crumbling....
ListenWoman Who Dated Graham Platner Says He Raped Her in 2021
Two women speak with CNN to allege violent experiences with Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee Graham...
ListenTrump’s Red Card Phone Call Stirs Political Storm Around World Cup
President Trump gets FIFA to reverse a decision that banned a player from team USA, igniting questions...
ListenDC’s Capitol Fourth Concert Expected to Go On Despite Heat Wave
Cancelled parades, delayed fireworks, and even the Great American State Fair put on hold all because...
ListenPhiladelphia Declares Heat Health Emergency, Shortens July 4 Parade
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool vandalism case reaches a new level after an Olympic canoeist is...
ListenTrump Takes First Flight on Qatari-Gifted Air Force One
From cryptocurrency to real estate to watches and bibles, President Trump is cashing in on his presidency,...
ListenSupreme Court: States May Ban Trans Athletes in Sports for Girls
In a consequential day at the Supreme Court, President Trump tees up a legislative fight after losing...
ListenSupreme Court: Trump Can Fire FTC Commissioner but Not Fed Gov.
President Trump brags about his win at the Supreme Court today on federal firings and goes off about...
ListenDeath Toll in ?Venezuela, Now Closer to 1,000
?The devastation is getting worse two days after powerful earthquakes in Venezuela and more than 300...
ListenSearch and Rescue Underway After Venezuela Quakes Kill at Least 188
Two strong earthquakes in Venezuela just seconds apart leave the country in shock. The death is regrettably...
ListenSen. Scott to Trump: Voting Bill Does Not Have Enough Support
President Trump throws a last minute grenade into what was supposed to be a major bipartisan victory...
ListenTrump Falsely Claims Stock Markets Hit New High Today
Artificial intelligence has rattled a nerve, driving a major tech selloff on Wall Street just as President...
ListenSoon: Rubio Heads to Middle East to Meet with Gulf Allies
After direct talks with Iran, Vice President JD Vance is heading home and Secretary Rubio will now head...
ListenIsrael, Hezbollah Renew Ceasefire After Conflict Nearly Derailed U.S.-Iran Talks
The new Air Force One is a luxury jet donated by the government of Qatar and is expected to enter service...
ListenWhite House Defends Iran Agreement Amid Criticism
New CNN reporting about secret proposals between the United States and Iran as the two sides officially...
ListenU.S. Releases Official Text of 14-Point Agreement with Iran
Confusion and frustration on Capitol Hill after President Trump forced his own pick for director of...
ListenFive Charged in Alleged Plot Against White House UFC Fight
Five men are in custody after the FBI said it foiled a plot to attack the UFC fight night event at the...
ListenVP JD Vance Joins to Discuss Iran Agreement
As questions mount about what exactly is in the Iran agreement, Vice President JD Vance joins to try...
ListenAmerica’s Largest Energy Hub is Running Out of Oil
According to a senior administration official, the Trump administration is feeling good about its dealings...
ListenTrump Taps U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for Top Intelligence Post
President Trump claims, yet again, that a new deal with Iran is just days away. Did two nights of strikes...
ListenNYT: Inside White House Crisis Meetings Over the Epstein Files
One of the richest men in the world took questions today about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein....
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