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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.
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Hamas And Israel Agree To Ceasefire-Hostage Deal

Israel and Hamas have reached phase one of a hostage and ceasefire deal. The news was met with joyous celebrations in Gaza and at gatherings at hostage square in Tel Aviv. President Biden confirmed the deal this afternoon noting that it was made possible by negotiators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 20251 hr 22 min

Dangerous Winds Threaten To Spark New Fires In L.A.

New danger zones emerge in the Los Angeles area amid fears the dangerous winds are about to pick back up. Plus, lingering questions about the water supply in Los Angeles. Also, could Elon Musk take over TikTok? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 20251 hr 23 min

L.A. District Attorney: Going To “Throw The Entire Book” At Criminals

Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire deal. Plus, officials in Los Angeles are warning residents to make their evacuation plans now after increasing extreme winds are raising the danger of spreading wildfires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 20251 hr 22 min

Now: At Least 6 Fires Torching Los Angeles County

More deaths and more property scorched as the relentless fires continue to burn in California. We are standing by to get updates from authorities. Plus, a historic day in court as President-elect Trump is sentenced in the New York hush money case. Also, the Supreme Court hears a case that could mean the end of TikTok in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 20251 hr 23 min

Two Biggest California Wildfires Still 0% Contained

The biggest fire right now remains the Palisades Fire near Santa Monica, burning more than 17,000 acres. Today, officials are facing questions and criticism over the city’s response to the fires. We speak with the Los Angeles County fire chief. Plus, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to CNN after announcing his resignation. And President Joe Biden addresses the massive California wildfires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 10, 20251 hr 23 min

At Least 2 Dead and Many “Significant Injuries” in L.A. Area Wildfires

Apocalyptic scenes across the Los Angeles area as four out-of-control, unconfined wildfires quickly sweep through this heavily populated region. Officials are telling residents to be ready to evacuate their homes at a moment’s notice. The fires have already killed at least two people and injured countless others in just a matter of hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 09, 20251 hr 25 min

Four Years After Capital Riot, VP Harris Certifies Trump Victory

An election win officially certified today. President-elect Donald Trump, one step closer to taking office again. January 6, today, nothing like January 6, 2021, when Mr. Trump's supporters violently stormed the US Capitol, disrupting what should have been a peaceful process. Plus, Trump's new right-hand man, Elon Musk, now going after top European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keri Starmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 07, 20251 hr 22 min

Mike Johnson Re-Elected Speaker of the House After Dramatic Vote

Protest votes before Mike Johnson is re-elected as House speaker. Message sent today by a handful of Republicans, but was it received? And in New Orleans, barriers on Bourbon Street that were not there before, might they been able to stop the terrorist attack that killed 14 innocent people? Plus, the links between alcohol and cancer, risks apparently so urgent the US Surgeon General today, calling for warning labels - will those happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Jan 04, 20251 hr 25 min

FBI: New Orleans Attacker Acted Alone

As Bourbon Street reopens and a major football game kicks off, new details emerge about the deadly New Years day terror attack that killed 14 people. We examine the timeline, new surveillance footage, and chilling details about witnesses who likely saw key evidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 03, 202543 min

Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral Set For January 9

The tributes are pouring in to honor the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter who died yesterday at the age of 100. We bring you details of his official state funeral in Washington DC. Tonight, a look at his lasting foreign policy initiatives, his life in the White House, his family, and his humanitarian work post presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 202445 min

U.S. Official: Russia May Have Mistaken Downed Jet For Ukrainian Drone

Delta Airlines is under major security scrutiny after a person with no ticket or boarding pass gets on a flight. This is the second time this has happened to Delta in just five weeks. Plus, health officials discover changes to the virus in the person who currently has the most severe case of bird flu in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 202445 min

Holes Seen In Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Following Deadly Crash

What brought down a passenger jet on Christmas Day? Signs are pointing to Russian anti-aircraft fire and United States officials are now weighing in. Plus, Donald Trump’s aggressive Christmas message, it wasn’t holly and jolly for Panama, Canada, or Greenland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 202444 min

Mangione Pleads Not Guilty To Murder, Terror Charges

More dramatic scenes in New York as Luigi Mangione is back in court, this time to face state charges. We break down what Mangione’s lawyer is accusing prosecutors of and why she’s going after New York City mayor Eric Adams. Plus, the House Ethics Committee releases its damning report about former Congressman Matt Gaetz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 202445 min

Driver Plows Into Crowd At Christmas Market In Germany

A tragedy is unfolding now in Germany after driver plowed his car through a crowded Christmas market about 90 miles southwest of Berlin. Plus, sources say the House of Representatives is expected to vote this hour on a series of bills to avoid a government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 20241 hr 25 min

Republicans Say They Have New Plan To Avoid Shutdown

We are less than 48 hours from a federal shutdown the United States. CNN is learning lawmakers are emerging from House Speaker Johnson’s office saying that there is an agreement between Republicans on a funding plan that could avoid a shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 20241 hr 22 min

House Ethics Panel Could Soon Release Matt Gaetz Report

In a surprise reversal and secret vote, the House Ethics Committee decides to release its repot on Matt Gaetz, the original Trump pick for attorney general. What did the committee learn about the allegations of sexual misconduct? Plus, a Trump ally in Congress recommends that Liz Cheney should be criminally prosecuted. Is this the beginning of criminally prosecuting people who opposed Trump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 25 min

Luigi Mangione Indicted In Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione has now been charged with first degree murder in the death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Prosecutors released an 11 count indictment. Mangione faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 20241 hr 24 min

Police: Teacher & Teenager Killed, Shooter Died

New details about today’s tragic school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. A law enforcement source now tells CNN the shooter was a female teenage student at a private K-12 school. Plus, Tulsi Gabbard declines to answer if she regrets meeting with Bashar al-Assad, the former president of Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 20241 hr 7 min

U.S. Lawmakers Demand Answers On Drone Activity

New mysterious drone sightings, first in New Jersey and now beyond. Even a sitting U.S. senator has seen them. What is behind them and why won’t anybody tell us? Plus, a major change of plans in the investigation into the CEO killing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 20241 hr 23 min

NJ Officials & Residents Demand Answers On Drone Sightings

A slew of questions emerge surrounding mysterious drone sightings. Should Americans be worried? Should the United States military shoot them down? Who is controlling them? Plus, after pardoning his own son, President Biden sets a record by granting clemency for 1,500 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 20241 hr 23 min

NYPD: Gun Found On Suspect Matches Shell Casings At Crime Scene

A positive match, the gun and shell casings, along with fingerprints are among the brand new details from detectives which add layers in the case of a CEO’s murder. The suspected killer’s manifesto also cements a motive. Plus, a padlocked prison cell in Syria is shot open only to discover an inmate alive and CNN cameras were there as it happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 20241 hr 24 min

Judge Denies Bail As Suspect Fights Extradition

Detectives say they have new evidence that proves the suspected CEO killer is responsible for the murder. Plus, CNN is in Syria, inside the palace of former President Bashar al-Assad. Also, in one single hour a California wildfire tripled in size. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 20241 hr 23 min

Police: Suspect Had “Ghost Gun”

A major arrest is made six days into the CEO murder manhunt. A 26-year-old is now in custody, saying in a note according to a source “these parasites had it coming.” Plus, CNN is in Syria with the Assad regime toppled. Who is going to take over leadership in the country now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 09, 20241 hr 24 min

NYPD Believes Suspect In CEO Shooting Left NYC

The New York Police Department told CNN moments ago that the suspect in the murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has likely left New York City. They cited video of the suspected shooter entering a Port Authority bus terminal and not leaving the terminal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 07, 20241 hr 24 min

Aftershocks Rattle California As Tsunami Warning Lifted

In the New York City manhunt, brand new surveillance footage appears to show the man who killed the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Plus, several powerful aftershocks hit the west coast after a major 7.0 earthquake occurs off the coast of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 06, 20241 hr 22 min

Police Put Out New Photos Of Suspect Amid NYC Manhunt

Pete Hegseth is making his last stand on Capitol Hill, hoping to shore up support from lawmakers so he could run the Pentagon as President-elect Trump’s pick. Plus, an active manhunt is underway in New York City as police search for the gunman who shot and killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 05, 20241 hr 24 min

South Korean President Lifts Martial Law Order

A close American ally declares martial law as protests emerge at South Korea’s parliament. What does this mean for a region already on edge? Plus, the president-elect’s cabinet picks are on Capitol Hill including the latest embattled nominee Pete Hegseth. We share what we’re learning about what Hegseth told senators behind closed doors about his confirmation process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 23 min

Biden Grants Son “Full And Unconditional Pardon”

First Lady Jill Biden defends her husband’s decision to pardon his adult son Hunter after insisting for months he would not do so. Was that a boldface lie? We have the latest reaction. Plus, a look at President-elect Trump’s plans to upend the Justice Department as he kicks FBI director Christopher Wray to the curb and replaces him with Kash Patel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 03, 20241 hr 23 min

Mexico’s President Denies Trump Claim She Will Close Border

New details about bomb threats sent to a number of lawmakers while another Democrat is targeted. There is a common signature on the messages coming one day after the threats to several Trump administration picks. Plus, the Mexican president is disputing Trump and his description of their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 202442 min

FBI Investigating Bomb Threats Targeting Trump Picks

A stunning murder for hire plot targeting a detective. The suspect is a dentist who is already in jail for poisoning his wife. Plus, fears of a target list for the world’s richest man. The names of government employees were shared online by Elon Musk. Could their jobs and safety now be on the line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 202443 min
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