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. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.
Latest Episode
Utah Officials Urge Political Restraint After Kirk Killing (13.09.2025)
Previous Episodes
- Manhunt Underway For Suspect In Charlie Kirk’s Killing 12.09.2025
- Trump: Charlie Kirk Is Dead 11.09.2025
- WH: Israeli Strike In Qatar Runs Counter To Trump’s Objectives 10.09.2025
- House Cmte. Gets “Birthday Book,” Other Docs From Epstein Estate 09.09.2025
- America’s Weak Jobs Report Flashes Warning Signs About The Economy 06.09.2025
- Kennedy Struggles To Account For His Promise On Vaccine Access 05.09.2025
- Trump Accuses Xi, Putin, Kim Of Conspiring Against U.S. 04.09.2025
- Congress Returns To Renewed Fight Over Epstein Files 03.09.2025
- Sources: Immigration Operation In Chicago Could Start This Week 02.09.2025
- Inside The Upheaval At FEMA From Staffer Put On Leave 30.08.2025
- Police: 116 Rifle Rounds Recovered In Minneapolis School Shooting 29.08.2025
- Police: 2 Children Killed, 14 Children & 3 Adults Hurt In Shooting 28.08.2025
- Lawyer: Fed Governor To Sue Over Trump’s Attempted Firing 27.08.2025
- House Oversight Committee To Interview Alex Acosta 26.08.2025
- DOJ Releases Audio, Transcript Of Maxwell Prison Interview 23.08.2025
- Soon: Texas Senate Expected To Pass Trump-Backed Map Favoring GOP 22.08.2025
- Target CEO Stepping Down As Sales Continue To Plunge 21.08.2025
- White House Says Putin Agreed To Meet Zelensky 20.08.2025
- Trump: “We'll Be Involved” In Ensuring Security For Ukraine 19.08.2025
- Tomorrow: Trump Meets Putin In Push For Ukraine Deal 15.08.2025
