The Lead with Jake Tapper

The Lead with Jake Tapper


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Biden Takes Questions For First Time Ever In Briefing Room
October 04, 2024

A deep dive into the tactics that Trump is accused of using to try and overturn the 2020 election. Plus, could your vote in the upcoming election be influenced by something completely fake? We are seeing artificial intelligence show up on campaign ads, on

Latino Voters In PA Could Play Pivotal Role In Deciding Election
October 03, 2024

Two battlegrounds are in focus with 33 days out from Election Day. Donald Trump is in battleground Michigan as he tries to break down the so called blue wall. Meanwhile Kamala Harris wheels down in Wisconsin and brings along high-profile Republican help

Special Counsel Jack Smith Provides Never-Before-Seen Evidence
October 02, 2024

A filing was released today from the office of Special Counsel Jack Smith which outlines in detail evidence in the federal election subversion case against Donald Trump. We review the contents of the filing. Plus, Israel vows retaliation for the Iranian m

IDF: Iran’s Attack “Will Have Consequences”
October 01, 2024

At roughly 12:30PM EST, Iran launched a major attack on Israel, firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles according to U.S. officials. Plus, we are hours away from the first and only 2024 vice presidential debate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca

Millions Without Water, Power, Cell Phone Service
September 30, 2024

At least 119 people have been killed by Hurricane Helene and the number is expected rise in the days ahead. Plus, Trump takes campaign rhetoric to a new and unprecedented place. Also, we are one day away until the vice presidential debate and we look at e

Multiple States Report 12+ Inches Of Rain From Helene
September 27, 2024

Hurricane Helene, a monstrous deadly storm that is leaving large parts of the southeastern United States in shambles, leaves life threatening conditions continuing across multiple states in the United States. Twenty-five people have been reported dead inc

Helene Strengthens To Category 3 Major Hurricane
September 26, 2024

Warnings of unsurvivable storm surge flooding are made as Hurricane Helene was just upgraded to a powerful Category 3 storm. It is already wrecking havoc on bridges and roadways in southwest Florida. We bring you the latest on what federal and state off

Harris & Trump Lay Out Dueling Economic Plans
September 25, 2024

A new interview with a Republican who says hell be on the public enemies list if Donald Trump gets reelected and is even musing about whether he would need to leave the country. Plus, stunning failures by the Secret Service are detailed in a new report f

New CNN Poll Shows Why Presidential Race Is So Tight
September 24, 2024

A brand new CNN poll on the presidential race as new data shows the strengths and weaknesses among different voting groups for Trump and for Harris. Plus, an explosive report on a New York congressman in a tight race for reelection reveals he reportedly p

Deadliest Day Of Israeli Strikes In Lebanon Since 2006
September 23, 2024

Dramatic accounts from residents in Lebanon after hundreds are killed and thousands injured as the Israel Defense Forces say it is targeting Hezbollah with drones. Now, with the Middle East at a potential tipping point, the United States is sending even m