The Lead with Jake Tapper

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

Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced To 50 Months In Prison (04.10.2025)

Previous Episodes

  • Trump Admin Vows To Fire Federal Workers, Cut Blue-State Funding 03.10.2025
  • White House: Federal Worker Layoffs Due To Shutdown “Imminent” 02.10.2025
  • Trump: “A Lot Of Good” Can Come From A Shutdown 01.10.2025
  • Sources: Qatari, Egyptian Officials Shared WH Plan With Hamas 30.09.2025
  • Comey Faces Charges Of False Statements & Obstruction 27.09.2025
  • Oversight Committee Obtains Epstein Flight Logs, Messages & More 26.09.2025
  • Sources: Trump Admin Close To Deciding On Charging James Comey 25.09.2025
  • Trump Shifts On Peace Deal, Urges Ukraine To “Fight And Win” 24.09.2025
  • Experts Push Back At Trump Admin Over Autism & Tylenol Link 23.09.2025
  • Trump Attacks Free Speech As CEOs Try To Cash In 20.09.2025
  • FCC Chair Credits Local TV Stations For Kimmel Suspension 19.09.2025
  • Fed Cuts Interest Rates To 4%, Citing “Weakening Job Market” 18.09.2025
  • Prosecutor: Suspect’s Mom Says He Became More Left-Leaning 17.09.2025
  • FBI Director Reveals New Details About Alleged Kirk Shooter 16.09.2025
  • Utah Officials Urge Political Restraint After Kirk Killing 13.09.2025
  • 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

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