The Lead with Jake Tapper

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.

Episode List

New Imagery Suggests U.S. Responsible For Iran School Strike

Mar 7th, 2026 1:29 AM

The United States and Israeli war against Iran has already seen the deaths of at least 1,200 Iranians which includes dozens of grade school girls, 6 U.S. service members, and 10 Israeli citizens. Plus, the DOJ releases FBI interviews related to Trump sex abuse allegations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hegseth: Firepower Over Iran About To Surge Dramatically

Mar 6th, 2026 1:48 AM

President Trump fired Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem after her two heated hearings this week that made him angry, sources say. Plus, updates on the United States war on Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Holds Initial Vote On Iran War Powers Resolution

Mar 5th, 2026 1:52 AM

The Joint Chiefs of Staff say that the United States will start striking progressively deeper into Iranian territory. It appears that Congress will not stand in the way as the Senate is taking an initial vote to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Strand Travelers Across Middle East

Mar 4th, 2026 3:01 AM

The latest on the war with Iran. How stranded Americans can get out of the Middle East. As Trump pushes ahead in Iran, MAGA backlash grows.  Homeland Secretary Noem defends Minneapolis ICE actions in combative Senate hearing. Voters in AR, NC and TX kick off high-stakes Midterm primaries. Plus, what we learned from the Clinton deposition videos and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

War Spirals In Middle East After US And Israel Strike Iran

Mar 3rd, 2026 1:46 AM

As the United States continues to carry out strikes against Iran, the war appears to be expanding with the United Kingdom confirming that its base in Cyprus was hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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