The Lead with Jake Tapper

Epizode

• CENTCOM: New Round of U.S. Strikes on Iran Underway 21.07.2026 1h 29min

  A new warning from the president after the first U.S. death since the early days of the Iran war. A look at what could come next as the United States pumps more American ships into a combat zone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Critics Warn Trump Speech Laid Groundwork to Challenge Midterms 17.07.2026 1h 30min

  The Trump administration pushes new narratives about election security, alleged foreign interference, and what could happen if states don’t use Trump’s way to secure your vote.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Trump’s DNI Pick Clayton Questioned on Election Security 17.07.2026 1h 30min

  A new update from the White House about Trump’s address tonight. Plus, many Epstein survivors finally got to meet with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Tillis “Leaning Yes,” Cornyn Remains “Undecided” on Blanche 16.07.2026 1h 31min

  Two men audition for permanent top level roles in the Trump administration. Could enough wavering Republicans deny the nominations? Plus, the mayor of Philadelphia accuses the Trump administration of trying to erase history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Source: ICE Pausing Most Traffic Stops After Deadly Shootings 15.07.2026 1h 30min

  No more traffic stops with ICE for now after agents shot and killed an unarmed man in Houston last week and now another one in Maine this week.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• ICE-Involved Shooting in Maine Leaves One Man Dead 14.07.2026 1h 34min

  Another fatal shooting involving ICE agents occurred today in Maine. The shooting comes just days after an ICE agent fatally shot a Mexican immigrant during a traffic stop in Houston.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Is The Trump Administration Telling The Truth About The Latest Deadly ICE Shooting? 11.07.2026 1h 30min

  New questions about what really happened in the moments before ICE agents killed a Mexican national in Texas, and now local officials are calling for a formal investigation into the death. President Trump is again today declaring the ceasefire with Iran over, but images exclusively obtained by CNN show that Iran may have used the break in fighting to rebuild and fortify some of its nuclear sites. So what does that mean for the war? Plus, a famous actress and comedian and talk show host continuing to draw Donald Trump's ire even after she moved out of the country. And now Rosie O'Donnell is back in the United States and talking with The Lead. All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Covering Conflict: Strikes, Politics, and the Global Stage 09.07.2026 1h 27min

  Tensions escalate as the US-Iran border heats up. Get the latest updates on this volatile situation, featuring exclusive insights and on-ground reporting from the heart of the conflict. Also, the political landscape in Maine is heating up. As Graham Platner exits the race amidst serious allegations, Maine Democrats face a race against time to find a new contender. Dive into the drama and what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• CENTCOM: U.S. Striking Iran at Trump’s Direction 09.07.2026 1h 30min

  The United States military is again striking Iran as the remains of the ceasefire appear to be crumbling. US Central Command is saying these strikes were at the direction of President Trump.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Woman Who Dated Graham Platner Says He Raped Her in 2021 08.07.2026 1h 30min

  Two women speak with CNN to allege violent experiences with Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner. Planter denies the allegations and shows no signs of heeding calls from Democrats to step down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Trump’s Red Card Phone Call Stirs Political Storm Around World Cup 07.07.2026 1h 36min

  President Trump gets FIFA to reverse a decision that banned a player from team USA, igniting questions about integrity of the tournament. Plus, new disturbing claims about Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• DC’s Capitol Fourth Concert Expected to Go On Despite Heat Wave 04.07.2026 1h 30min

  Cancelled parades, delayed fireworks, and even the Great American State Fair put on hold all because of dangerous heat not letting up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Philadelphia Declares Heat Health Emergency, Shortens July 4 Parade 03.07.2026 1h 29min

  The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool vandalism case reaches a new level after an Olympic canoeist is indicted by a grand jury and now faces a felony charge of destruction of property. Plus, thousands are without electricity as temperatures soar into the triple digits.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Trump Takes First Flight on Qatari-Gifted Air Force One 02.07.2026 1h 29min

  From cryptocurrency to real estate to watches and bibles, President Trump is cashing in on his presidency, making more than $2 billion last year. Plus, dangerous and even deadly heat sets into major cities in the United States.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Supreme Court: States May Ban Trans Athletes in Sports for Girls 01.07.2026 1h 29min

  In a consequential day at the Supreme Court, President Trump tees up a legislative fight after losing his birthright case which guarantees that children born in the United States are, in fact, United States citizens. Plus, the court ruled that states can bar transgender students from playing on girls’ athletic teams in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Supreme Court: Trump Can Fire FTC Commissioner but Not Fed Gov. 30.06.2026 1h 30min

  President Trump brags about his win at the Supreme Court today on federal firings and goes off about the other cases that he lost. We break down the implications of these rulings and what it means for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Death Toll in  Venezuela, Now Closer to 1,000 27.06.2026 1h 29min

   The devastation is getting worse two days after powerful earthquakes in Venezuela and more than 300 aftershocks. Help is on the way, but can it arrive fast enough in a window closing in to find people alive? Plus, breaking news, the US responds, hitting inside Iran after Iran's strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Is this a temporary escalation or something longer term? And in the Epstein investigation, a dramatic move by Congress trying to get a billionaire investor to talk and reveal what he knows about the dead pedophile and non-disclosure agreements and women who reportedly signed them and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Search and Rescue Underway After Venezuela Quakes Kill at Least 188 26.06.2026 1h 30min

  Two strong earthquakes in Venezuela just seconds apart leave the country in shock. The death is regrettably rising as rescuers from around the world are heading to the disaster zone. Plus, from immigration to guns, new major decisions from the United States Supreme Court.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Sen. Scott to Trump: Voting Bill Does Not Have Enough Support 25.06.2026 1h 30min

  President Trump throws a last minute grenade into what was supposed to be a major bipartisan victory on housing affordability legislation. Plus, a sweeping victory for Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates in three New York City congressional races.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Trump Falsely Claims Stock Markets Hit New High Today 24.06.2026 1h 29min

  Artificial intelligence has rattled a nerve, driving a major tech selloff on Wall Street just as President Trump falsely claimed the stock market hit a new high today. Plus, the Senate votes to limit President Trump’s war powers with Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices