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.

Supreme Court Limits Ability Of Judges To Stop Trump

In a major win for President Trump, the Supreme Court limits the power of lower courts to block Trump’s...

Trump: “Hope” Congress Can Pass Agenda Bill By July 4

CNN has new reprint on efforts to bring Iran to the negotiating table for nuclear talks. Plus, Republicans...

Trump Maintains U.S. Strikes Destroyed Iran Nuclear Program

President Trump continues to insist the United States destroyed Iran’s nuclear sites. Also, President...

Trump Lashes Out Against Israel, Iran Amid Fragile Ceasefire

According to an early US intelligence assessment, the United States strikes on Iran did not destroy...

Missiles Fired From Iran Toward U.S. Base in Qatar Intercepted

President Trump has just weighed in on Truth Social regarding Iran’s attempted retaliation for the...

Massive Crowds Of Protesters Gathered In Tehran

Talks between European and Iranian officials just wrapped up and Iran says diplomacy could easily be...

Israel: At Least 271 Hospitalized After Iranian Strikes

After days of keeping the world guessing whether the United States will take military action against...

Trump Says No Decision Yet On Potential Iran Strike

Moments ago President Trump wrapped up his meeting with his top security officials after telling CNN...

Sources: Trump Considering U.S. Military Action In Iran

The President just wrapped up a meeting with his national security team in the Situation Room as he...

U.S. Attorney: Minnesota Suspect Stalked Victims “Like Prey”

Authorities lay out for the first time just how Saturday’s attacks unfolded in the shootings of two...

Iran Retaliates Against Israel With Missile Barrage

Iran has begun retaliating for Israel’s unprecedented strikes on its military leadership and its nuclear...

Sen. Padilla Forcibly Removed From DHS News Conference

An Air India jetliner crashed today, killing at least 290 people on their way to London. Miraculously...

Officials Update Arrests, Charges After L.A. Protests

Los Angeles officials give an update about arrests and charges after a fifth day of protests. But, as...

Trump's Immigration Crackdown And CA Protests

A judge has just denied California’s request for an immediate block of Trump’s use of National Guard...

Sources: 700 Marines Being Mobilized In Response To L.A. Protests

First the National Guard, now the United States Marines are on the way to Los Angeles as President Trump...

DOJ: Man Mistakenly Deported To El Salvador Has Been Returned To U.S. To Face Charges

The Trump administration has returned Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to the United States from El Salvador...

Trump & Musk Feud Escalates With Personal Attacks

Elon Musk and President Trump’s relationship disintegrates in public view of the world as the two...

Gaza Aid Operation Pauses After Days Of Deadly Shootings

Despite Elon Musk trashing his bill, President Trump is moving on and meeting with Senate Republicans....

People Shot And Killed At Gaza Aid Site For Third Straight Day

Elon Musk blasts Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” as a disgusting abomination. The White House is...

Boulder Suspect Charged With 16 Counts Of Attempted Murder

The suspect in yesterday’s horrific terrorist attack just made his first court appearance. This as...

Trump Announces 50% Tariffs On Imported Steel

Elon Musk exits the White House on the same day as a damning report on his alleged drug use. Plus, President...

Appeals Court Pauses Ruling That Blocked Trump’s Tariffs

Trump’s trade war is back on for now after two prior courts briefly shut it down. The issue is on...

Trump Pardons Former Congressman Michael Grimm

Between pardons from prison to government jobs, President Trump extends a pattern of favor to folks...

Two Of 10 New Orleans Escaped Inmates Still At Large

Dramatic new body camera video shows the dramatic capture of wanted inmates who escaped a New Orleans...

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