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Washington, DC
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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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@theleadcnn
Language:
English
Website:
http://cnn.com/thelead
Episodes
WH: Trump Allowed To Express Displeasure About Fed Chair
4/22/2025
The White House is firmly backing defense secretary Pete Hegseth at least publicly even after admitting to sharing sensitive military information in a group chat with his wife, brother, and personal attorney. Plus, behind closed doors the president’s treasury secretary says the United States' trade war with China is unsustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:42
Pope Francis Dies On Easter Monday At Age 88
4/21/2025
New details from the Vatican about the pope and the special request he made before he died. We look back on some of the defining marks the pope left on some of the issues of our time. Plus, defense secretary Pete Hegseth used another Signal group chat to share military strike plans. This time on the chat were his wife, his lawyer, and his brother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:23:07
Judge Calls Emergency Hearing Over Trump Deportation
4/18/2025
We are learning new details about the condition of the undocumented migrant deported in error to El Salvador from the Democratic senator from Maryland who sat down with him face to face. Plus, reports reveal a clash between two of Trump’s money men, Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:44
Police: Suspect In FSU Mass Shooting Is Son Of Sheriff’s Deputy
4/17/2025
Two individuals were killed and six were hospitalized after a mass shooting in Tallahassee, Florida at Florida State University. Officers shot the suspected gunman, who is now hospitalized. Our experts join to react with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:26:48
Senator Goes To El Salvador To Push For Deported Man’s Return
4/16/2025
A Pentagon source has described a purge at the Pentagon after a third Pentagon employee has been placed on administrative leave in the past 24 hours. Plus, a federal judge is threatening to hold the Trump administration in contempt of court over recent deportations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:26:00
Palestinian Student Detained By ICE At U.S. Citizenship Interview
4/15/2025
A look at President Trump’s new threat to Harvard University and the White House’s demand for an apology. Plus, in his first television interview, a government whistleblower sounds the alarm about why he believes DOGE has taken sensitive data from his agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:01
Trump: Open To Sending “Homegrown” Criminals To El Salvador
4/14/2025
Despite admitting their own mistake and an order from the Supreme Court, the Trump administration says it will not bring back a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Plus, with students and teachers facing unsafe lead levels in public schools, the city of Milwaukee asked the Trump administration for help. We examine why they said no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:50
Trade War Escalates As China Raises Tariffs On U.S. To 125%
4/11/2025
Markets are currently closed at the end of a tumultuous week for the United States economy. China fired back today starting a new chapter in the trade war. Plus, an inside look at one of the world’s hottest car companies that happens to be a major rival to Tesla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:22:28
Five People Pulled From Hudson River After Helicopter Crash
4/10/2025
A helicopter tragically crashed into the Hudson River in New York. Officials just announced that all six people onboard, including three children, were killed. Also, President Trump admits there may be some transition problems as his trade war leads to another brutal day on Wall Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:32
Markets Rebound But Not To Pre-Tariff Announcement Levels
4/9/2025
President Trump announces he is putting a 90-day pause on most of his tariffs after Wall Street loses nearly 6 trillion dollars in one week. He is, however, upping the ante on China. Is there any strategy here? Plus, a look at an upcoming Senate race which could become the most expensive in Senate history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:55
Trump’s Tariffs Expected To Send Coffee, Produce Prices Soaring
4/8/2025
President Trump just took his trade war with China up a notch by hitting Beijing with a tariff rate at a staggering 104%. As American consumers and companies brace for impact, we tell you where you’ll likely see prices rise first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:21:45
Trump Remains Defiant After Volatile Day For U.S. Stocks
4/7/2025
A mixed finish on Wall Street after the ups and downs jolted by Trump’s tariffs. How will this wild ride end? Today, new recession warnings from JP Morgan’s CEO. We check in with folks on all sides of this debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:28
Stocks Plunge As Trump Trade War Batters Global Markets
4/4/2025
It was a brutal end of the week for United States markets with the Dow losing more than 2,000 points today alone. What does President Trump think of the fallout from his new tariffs and how long could this chaos last? Plus, a striking court hearing today ends with a judge ordering the United States government to return a man who the government admits was mistakenly deported. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:27
Trump’s Massive Tariffs Rattle Markets, Fuel Recession Fears
4/3/2025
An absolutely brutal day on the stock market, threats from some of America’s closest allies, and now a new assessment on how close we could be to a recession. Plus, a look at last night’s tornado outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:19:48
Trump Escalates Trade War, Announces Global Tariffs
4/2/2025
President Trump steps up his massive global trade war and announces sweeping new tariffs against countries around the globe. President Trump called it a declaration of economic independence. According to economists, the move could push the United States economy closer to a recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:37
Races Test Power Of Musk & Trump
4/1/2025
Checks and cheeseheads collide on April Fools Day for an election that is no joke. Americans are voting right now in three key races including a state supreme court race in Wisconsin. We bring you the latest updates and analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:42:19
Trump Now Says Reciprocal Tariffs Will Target “All Countries”
3/31/2025
As Trump plans to enact his tariffs, counties around the world respond including some United States allies now planning to respond with China. Will there be any 11th hour tariff reprieves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:48
Stocks Plunge Amid Tariff Fears
3/28/2025
A hard Friday tumble was brought on by tariff fears as stocks fall and Wall Street braces for President Trump to follow through on his threat to impose a string of tariffs on nations around the world. Plus, JD Vance is headed home after a whirlwind visit to Greenland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:31
Judge Orders WH To Preserve Chat Messages On Military Strikes
3/27/2025
The same judge that blocked Trump’s deportation flights is overseeing a lawsuit in court regarding the Signal group chat with a journalist accidentally added. Trump’s national security adviser during his first term joins to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:49
Appeals Court Rules Against Trump On Deportations
3/26/2025
Moments ago in the Oval Office President Trump defended his defense secretary and says he wouldn’t oppose a new investigation into why highly sensitive details about United States military strikes were shared in a group chat with a journalist. Plus, an appeals court hands the White House a loss, upholding a block on Trump’s deportations using the Alien Enemies Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:45