The Lead with Jake Tapper
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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. Th...
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America’s Largest Energy Hub is Running Out of Oil
According to a senior administration official, the Trump administration is feeling good about its dealings with Iran. So, what’s holding up the next s...
Trump 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 actually lead to a breakthrough? Plus, the W...
NYT: 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. This as the New York Times is revealing a freako...
Trump Says Pilots Safe After Apache Shot Down Near Hormuz
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 escal...
Iran & Israel Halt Attacks as Strikes Test Peace Talks
Israel and Iran are suspending military operations against each other after a wave of strikes exchanged overnight. Plus, a look at the upcoming elect...
WSJ: Trump Urges Pulte to Start Firing Intel Employees
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...
Bondi Transcript: Blanche “In Charge” of Entire Release of Epstein Files
The transcript is out revealing exactly what Pam Bondi told lawmakers about the Epstein files and how she passed the buck to the man President Trump w...
Scott Kelley Fried by CBS After Clash with Management
CBS fires journalist Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes and there’s continued disagreement about what occurred. Plus, is powering the artificial intelligenc...
Trump Taps a Leader of Retribution Tour as Acting Intel Chief
From a role in housing to the acting director of national intelligence, reactions pour in about Trump selecting a loyalist with no demonstrated nation...
DOJ Says it Will Abide by Court Ruling to Pause “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
The Trump administration now says it will abide by a court ruling to pause the creation of a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate those who the admin...
Source: Bondi Answered Questions on Ghislaine Maxwell in Interview
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended her role in the release of the Epstein files in a closed door interview. A look at what she in the room abo...
U.S. & Iran Reach Deal to Open Strait, Trump Must Still Sign Off
A series of strikes from the United States and Iran as a tentative agreement emerges to open the Strait of Hormuz and start nuclear talks, according t...
Trump’s GOP Purge Continues as Paxton Ousts Sen. Cornyn
A slew of ads and attacks from the Republican establishment over the past year and a half against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are all gone now t...
Trump Backing Paxton Over Sen. Cornyn Tests His Grip on GOP
Will a Trump-backed candidate unseat Republican Senator John Cornyn in Texas? We go live to Texas as the voters decide. Plus, Iran warns of retaliatio...
U.S. Iran Work to Resolve Disputes on Nuclear Issues & Sanctions
Sources say the White House is optimistic about a deal to end the war with Iran despite disputes about the country’s nuclear program. Plus, John Corny...
Trump and Republicans Clash Over “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
The president is at odds with growing pushback even from Republicans over his fund to compensate those who feel wronged by the federal government. Plu...
First Anti-Weaponization Fund Applicant Speaks to CNN
From legitimate cases of grievance, to January 6 rioters, to election deniers, to even a television network. Many come forward claiming they were wron...
Sen. Cassidy Bucks Trump on Iran, Ballroom after Primary Defeat
The United States announces new charges against Raúl Castro, brother of Fidel Castro. He is charged for his role in the 1996 killing of three American...
First Claim Filed to “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
President Trump, his family, and his businesses are now all protected under new terms added in a settlement with the Treasury Department, the Justice...
Police: Three Adults Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting
Authorities in San Diego provide updates on a deadly shooting at the largest mosque in San Diego. This as a source tells CNN a security guard was amon...
Trump Won’t Commit to Taiwan Arms Sale
President Trump reveals his thoughts on the Reagan-era commitment to Taiwan making it sound less like an ironclad promise and more like ancient histor...
Xi Hails New Era in U.S.-China Relations But Warns Trump on Taiwan
Xi Jinping makes clear that the United States will pay a price for any interference in Taiwan. Hear what President Trump said ahead of his final meeti...
Iran, Trade, Tech, Taiwan on Agenda for Trump-Xi Summit
President Trump is hours away from his face-to-face with Xi Jinping. A former White House insider joins to discuss their negotiations. Plus, a court o...
Sources: Trump Seriously Thinking of Restarting Combat Operations
President Trump heads to China while leaving a pile of problems behind him back at home in the United States. Issue number one is American wages getti...
16 Passengers Under Observation in Nebraska Quarantine Unit
18 passengers on the cruise ship with the hantavirus outbreak are back home in the United States including one person experiencing symptoms. Plus, Pre...
Democrats Delivered Major Loss
CDC staff are now en route to that cruise ship with the hantavirus outbreak ready to escort Americans off and get them into a biocontainment unit in N...
CENTCOM: U.S. Military Responded to “Unprovoked Iranian Attacks”
Multiple states are now monitoring Americans who may have been exposed to the hantavirus. Plus, the United States confirmed Iranian attacks in the Str...
Trump Gets Revenge on Indiana Republicans Who Defied Him
The FBI raided the office and business belonging to one of the most powerful Democrats in Virginia politics. Plus, paying tribute to CNN founder Ted T...
Hegseth: Ceasefire “Is Not Over” Despite Mutual Attacks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was front and center at the White House briefing room today where he underscored a new phase of the war with Iran. This...
Iran & U.S. Trade Shots, Iran Attacks UAE
A new threat from Trump as the United States shoots down more Iranian boats and Iran attacks the United Arab Emirates. Plus, did taxpayer money help k...
Trump Rejects Latest Proposal From Iran
The price of US gas climbs to $4.39 and experts expect another spike this weekend. President Trump is “not satisfied” with a new Iranian proposal to e...
Hegseth Defends War Despite Polls
Experts explain why the price of gas is on the rise. Plus, the recent United States Supreme Court decision is already upending elections. Louisiana is...
Trump Confirms Call with Putin
A defiant Jerome Powell vows to stay as a Federal Reserve board member once his term as chairman ends next month. Plus, the decision from the Supreme...
Arrest Warrant Issued for Former FBI Director James Comey
For the second time in world history, a British monarch, King Charles III, went to Capitol Hill and addressed Congress. Topics ranged from climate cha...
King Charles Begins High-Stakes Diplomatic Visit to U.S.
Britain's King Charles III met with Trump at the White House amid fraying United States and United Kingdom relations due to the Iran war. We bring you...
Report: Warnings About Epstein Abuse Went Unheeded by UK Police
A United States delegation is heading to Pakistan. But, will they get to meet face-to-face with a top Iranian official who is already there? Plus, a r...
Trump Orders Navy to “Shoot & Kill” Mine-Laying Boats in Strait
President Trump tells the United States Navy to take out any Iranian boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, risking escalating tensions and caus...
WH: Trump Has “No Firm Deadline” for Iranian Peace Proposal
Iran is seizing ships as more talks are allegedly set for who knows when. Plus, a look at the fight for control of Congress in 2026 as Virginia voters...
Trump: “I Expect to Be Bombing” if No Progress in Iran Talks
President Trump is now ordering the US military to hold off on any attacks and to keep up the blockade on Iranian ports. Plus, Trump’s pick to lead th...
Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Step Down as Labor Secretary
A ceasefire with Iran is about to expire so will we see more strikes? Plus, an apology from United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer tied to the Eps...