The Lead with Jake Tapper

We are just 70 days away until the presidential election and both campaigns are putting your wallet front and center, trying to make the case only they can lower costs and make living more affordable. It is something they will surely debate in their first face off which we just learned new details about.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The million dollar question today is if voters will see a debate between Trump and Harris before the election as the campaigns battle over the rules of the debate. Plus, a big day in court today for Trump allies accused of trying to overturn the election results in Arizona.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Democratic National Convention now over, the real work for Democrats begins with just 74 days until the election. On the Republican side, former president Donald Trump is on the trail in two swing states and secured an endorsement from RFK Jr. who suspended his campaign.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention, the speakers list includes some of the biggest names in the Democratic Party, including the Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. We break down some of the biggest moments from the convention so far and what to expect from what could be Kamala Harris’ biggest speech of her career.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

We are moments away from the third night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois and the speaker list includes Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ running mate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Night two of the Democratic National Convention is about to kick off in Chicago. Speakers scheduled tonight include Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and Doug Emhoff.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

History will soon unfold in Chicago, Illinois at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to accept the nomination for the Democratic nominee. We bring you the latest on what to expect at this week’s convention.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From “Bidenomics” to the Kamala Harris plan, the vice president finally unveiled her economic plan. We compare Harris’s and Trump’s vision for the economy. Plus, a GOP leader from a battleground state joins to answer why he wouldn’t trust a second Trump presidency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In moments, Donald Trump is expected to have a news conference and take questions from reporters at his golf club in New Jersey. In recent days allies have urged Trump to stay on message. Plus, an analysis of the electoral college as ratings shift in key states.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An economic speech today followed by a news conference tomorrow. Can Donald Trump stay on message as close allies urge him to quit making insults and complaining about crowd sizes. Plus, a shocking report reveals the Harris campaign has been rewriting Google search ads. We examine paid advertising in political campaigns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump has been hit with federal labor charges from one of the largest unions in the country. Plus, an investigation is launched after a forced break-in at Trump campaign offices in Virginia. Also, Biden’s first major speech since dropping out of the 2024 race is expected at the Democratic National Convention next week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump falsely accuses Kamala Harris of cheating by faking images of rally crowds. Plus, we look at the influence of Elon Musk on the 2024 presidential race. Also, will voters tolerate a Republican running to lead North Carolina state schools talking about a military coup on January 6th? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz are out West fighting for a key group of voters in a key battleground state. Plus, Donald Trump is on the campaign trail. We look at why he is visiting a reliably red state that he won by 15 points. Also, a passenger plane falls out of the sky killing more than 60 people on board.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Vice President Kamala Harris rising in the polls, former President Trump takes questions from reporters, saying he has agreed to three debates. Plus, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins to discuss the press conference and much more. Also, new details on the alleged ISIS inspired terrorist attack that was planned for this week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spend their first full day as running mates trying to win over crucial battleground state voters. Two high-profile governors join to provide their insights into how the race has changed over the last couple of days and weeks. Plus, Russia says Ukraine crossed a border and launched an attack.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Making their debut in the biggest city in the must-win state of Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris and her newly selected running mate Gov. Tim Walz are expected to speak at a highly anticipated campaign event in Philadelphia. Our experts break down the latest in the 2024 race as the Democratic ticket takes form.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dow opened more than a thousand points lower after Friday’s unexpected jump in unemployment. The market is fueling fears of a recession while some economists say some investors are overreacting and that the economy is fine. Plus, Kamala Harris’ search for a running mate is now in its final hours. We take a look at the final contenders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

United States stock markets sink after a significant day for economic news, triggering fears the market is slowing too quickly and could spiral into a recession. This as the Democratic National Committee says Kamala Harris has earned enough delegate votes to become the Democratic presidential nominee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Detained Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are just hours away from landing in the United States where the president and vice president will greet them as they walk off the plane and back onto American soil. It was the largest swap of people since the Cold War -- 24 people from 7 countries.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump sat down for a combative Q&A and questioned the racial identity of Kamala Harris at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. Plus, the political head of Hamas was assassinated on Iranian soil hours after a top Hezbollah commander was killed in Lebanon. How will all of this impact ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Vice President Kamala Harris is about to hold a rally in the battleground state of Georgia. This as CNN learns that Harris’ VP pick could be joining her on the campaign trail as soon as next week. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins to discuss the state of the 2024 race. Also, the Israeli military conducts what they say is a targeted strike against a key Hezbollah commander in Beirut.  Learn more...

The 2024 presidential race is now under the 100 day mark. The full-throated political attacks are almost non-stop as Donald Trump lays the groundwork to accuse the Democrats of cheating, just as he falsely accused them in 2016 and 2020. Plus, a new investigation into the assassination attempt of Donald Trump.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former President Trump in Florida Friday and the Harris team rejects Israel’s idea that the vice president’s comment could harm ceasefire talks. Plus, coordinated attacks of “arson” and “sabotage” hit France’s rail system, impacting millions of travelers over the weekend, coinciding with the start of the Olympics in France.  Learn more about your...

Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley joins for her first interview since dropping out of the 2024 race. She elaborates on endorsing Trump, her take on Biden’s 2024 exit, her take on Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hours away from something of a swan song, President Biden is expected to deliver remarks tonight on his decision to drop out of the presidential race. Plus, the Kamala Harris campaign outlines a path victory. Also, inside a Capitol Hill address to Congress from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices