The Lead with Jake Tapper

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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.

12 HR. AGO

Biden: Israel, Lebanon Agree To Ceasefire Deal

President Biden speaks at the White House after the Israeli security cabinet approved a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. We examine what this could mean for the region and a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Plus, President-elect Trump vows new tariffs on his first day in office. Business owners warn the costs will be passed down to consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
1 DAY AGO

Sources: Trump Lawyers Investigate Top Trump Aide

Special counsel Jack Smith drops two major cases against Donald Trump. We examine what this means for Trump and Jack Smith. Plus, what sources say about an internal investigation outing a character trying to make money off of his connection to Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

45 min
4 DAYS AGO

Trump Expected To Offer Kelly Loeffler Job As Agriculture Secretary

Former senator and WNBA team owner Kelly Loeffler is expected to be the next name in the Trump administration. Plus, Matt Gaetz is officially out of two jobs after announcing he will not return to Congress and withdrawing his name for consideration for attorney general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 25m
5 DAYS AGO

Matt Gaetz Withdraws As Trump’s Attorney General Pick

Former congressman Matt Gaetz will not be the next United States attorney general amid serious questions about statutory rape and other sexual misconduct allegations. The former congressman withdrew his name from President-elect Trump’s nomination process this afternoon. Plus, Donald Trump’s pick for education secretary is being sued for allegedly enabling the sexual abuse of children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 25m
6 DAYS AGO

Top Dem On Ethics Panel Reacts To Meeting On Gaetz

The House Ethics Committee spent hours behind closed doors and came out with no agreement on what to do about the report on Matt Gaetz. The fate of the committee investigation into allegations of sexual impropriety and statutory rape remain in limbo. Plus, for the first time in Russia’s war with Ukraine the U.S. fully closed its embassy in Kyiv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 28m
NOV 20

Trump Picks Dr. Mehmet Oz For Top Medicare & Medicaid Post

President-elect selects Mehmet Oz for a top health role. Plus, a deadly stabbing spree in New York City. Also, Trump was joined by Elon Musk for a SpaceX test flight of the most powerful launch vehicle ever built. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 27m
NOV 19

Trump Determined To See Gaetz Confirmed As Attorney General

The president-elect is all in on Matt Gaetz as the attorney general, according to a source. But, what about that alleged sexual encounter with a 17-year-old girl which Gaetz denies? Today, some unbelievable details emerged in a related civil lawsuit while members of the House Ethics Committee debate whether they will make their report about the former congressman public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 27m
NOV 16

Speaker Johnson Opposes Release Of Gaetz Ethics Report

Donald Trump tries to fill out the front lines of his incoming administration and named a communications director, an interior secretary, a personnel director, and pushed to fire FBI director Christopher Wray. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks out after originally saying it would be inappropriate for him to weigh in on whether the House Ethics Committee should release its investigation of Matt Gaetz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jake Tapper

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1,531 Ratings

Generally Balanced News

May 17

shannonsophia

I appreciate his more balanced approach to news. I don’t always like what I hear or agree with it and that is a good thing. What I do like is that I am thinking and learning more. P.S. Sick of this Trump trial coverage please talk about it less. There must be plenty of other stories to cover. The coverage level is almost as gross as the trial.
I feel like I want to vomit

Nov 20

Bobbytttbtb

You are a disgusting genocidal maniac.
Totally unbalanced

Sep 7

Yaditexas

Full of hatred, money hungry fake journalism
Jake So Sad, Jake Not Do His Job, Jake Go Away Write More Useless Novels

Aug 20

MD111222333444

Hey my guy, maybe do your job during the most consequential political period in recent history. Maybe ask liars follow-up questions. Maybe just actually care. Or else, retire and disappear forever. Some clear options for your sanity and integrity.

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.