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.
Disabled Veteran Shares Emotional Story On Being Fired
On recess some Republicans got an earful from their constituents as Americans voice their concerns about...
EscucharVP Vance On Inflation: It’ll Take Time
One of Trump’s most controversial picks, Kash Patel, has been confirmed by the Senate to head the...
EscucharTrump Increases WH Control Of Independent Agencies
President Trump slaps Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with the title of “dictator” without...
EscucharTrump’s Rush To Strike Deal Leaves Ukraine, Europe Scrambling
The United States and Russia just advanced their talks in how to end Russia’s war in Ukraine but they...
EscucharDelta Plane Flips Upside Down At Toronto Airport
At least 18 people were injured after a plane crash at Canada’s Toronto Pearson International Airport....
EscucharUkraine: Russian Drone Strikes Chernobyl Nuclear Plant
Vice President JD Vance delivers a speech few saw coming. He almost berated long time United States...
EscucharTrump Aims For Massive Reciprocal Tariffs Despite Inflation Concerns
President Trump announced his plan today for even more tariffs saying it will benefit the United States...
EscucharTrump Says Putin Agreed To Start Talks On Ukraine
President Trump dishes on his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and then his call with Ukrainian...
EscucharFed Chair Takes Swipe At DOGE In Hearing Testimony
How far can the Trump administration go as the president engages in operation disruption? Plus, the...
EscucharJudge Extends Deadline For Federal Workers To Accept “Buyout” Offer
From layoffs to budget cuts, over and over judges are shutting Trump’s plan to overhaul the federal...
EscucharLawsuit Seeks To Halt Trump’s Dismantling Of USAID
The sign outside USAID headquarters was taken down, scraped off one letter at a time. This as the Trump...
EscucharJudge Pauses Trump’s Federal Worker “Buyout” Offer
Are eggs safe to eat in the United Sates? When will egg prices finally stop climbing? And how worried...
EscucharTrump Does Not Rule Out U.S. Troops In Gaza Takeover Plan
An onslaught of questions emerges for President Trump who suggested a takeover of Gaza. He called for...
EscucharTrump And Netanyahu Meet At White House
President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amidst a critical time in the war...
EscucharMoments Ago: Trump & Trudeau Spoke About Tariffs
President Trump just spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau just minutes ago. With sweeping...
EscucharInvestigations Underway Into Cause Of Deadly Crash
New reporting today on the flight paths before the deadly collision that killed 67 people. How much...
EscucharWithout Evidence, Trump Blames DEI For Deadly Collision
Search and rescue has turned into search and recovery in the Potomac River after a collision between...
EscucharRFK Jr. Says He’s Not Anti-Vaccine, Despite Past Statements
The freeze on federal grants and loans has been rescinded after the Monday night memo confused so many...
EscucharTrump’s Freeze On Federal Aid Money Takes Effect at 5PM ET
Nonprofits are lining up to sue the Trump administration after they pause federal funds and grants....
EscucharTrump Fires Justice Department Officials Who Investigated Him
The Trump administration kicks off week number two with two major overhauls. One, who gets to serve...
EscucharTrump Wants To Put Conditions On Disaster Aid For California
From the battered towns in North Carolina to the burned out neighborhoods in California, President Trump...
EscucharJudge Blocks Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship
Months after losing their homes and belongings to Hurricane Helene, families are telling CNN they are...
EscucharSpeaker Johnson Announces New Jan. 6 Committee
Just days after getting pardoned by Donald Trump, some January 6th defendants can soon return to the...
EscucharJan. 6 Rioters Released From Jail After Sweeping Trump Pardons
Criticism rises for President Trump’s sweeping pardons for January 6th criminals including those who...
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