The Lead with Jake Tapper

Voters in six states pick their candidates tonight in races that could help determine the future of the Democratic Party. CNN brings you all the latest from South Carolina, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Vermont and Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump announced major changes to childhood vaccination, including how many immunizations are recommended for a child’s earliest years. Plus, the desperate search for survivors after a devastating earthquake struck the nation of Colombia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has privately made clear to other top Trump advisers that the US needs to find an off-ramp from the war with Iran, according to sources. Plus, Todd Blanche could be confirmed for the next attorney general after securing enough Republican support for a Senate confirmation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking with norms and straight down party lines, Republicans in the Senate vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt. Plus, foodborne outbreaks spread across the United States.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan’s race for United States Senate is now set. Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins the democratic primary and will now face off against former seven term congressman Mike Rogers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pressure is mounting for Ohio Republican congressman and former White House aide Max Miller to end his congressional reelection bid amid allegations of physical and emotional abuse from his ex-wife.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look at what’s really in the deal that has two Republican Senate hold outs ready to sign off on Todd Blanche as attorney general. Plus, is President Trump about to fire Jeanine Pirro as the U.S. attorney for Washington DC?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The overwhelming surge then reversal at Spains border after tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco crossed into a small Spanish territory then went back. Plus, the Justice Department moved to drop the criminal charges against the former Olympian who was accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN has learned that Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis privately met with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche this afternoon as his nomination for the permanent attorney general job hangs in the balance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new CNN poll shows President Trump is under water on inflation, Iran, the economy, and even his job performance. Plus, a CNN special report on what is fueling harassment, intimidation, and attacks on Christians in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been five months since the start of Trump’s war with Iran. This as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House today. Plus, the Senate votes on President Trump’s pick to lead the US intelligence community.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump today asked the Supreme Court to allow his administration to implement an executive order aimed at curbing mail-in voting. Plus, wildfires spread out of control across multiple countries in Europe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two preventable outbreaks spread and infect thousands of Americans. Measles cases in the United States just reached a 35-year high just as the massive cyclosporiasis outbreak is linked to four more states.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A brand new tariff rollout happens at the White House after the US Supreme Court kicked their old plan to the curb. Plus, the Iran war widens.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A CNN exclusive on the Renee Good and Alex Pretti killings, a look into what happened behind the scenes, how lying about violence committed by federal agents became standard, and more. Plus, CNN is tracking Tropical Storm Bertha which made landfall hours ago in Louisiana.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fiery hearing wraps up on Capitol Hill where lawmakers had tough questions for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine as they seek additional funding for the Iran war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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 ne...

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