The Lead with Jake Tapper

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris just wrapped up her first campaign rally. It has been a whirlwind 48-hours as more money, more delegates, and more attacks stack up for Kamala Harris. Plus, one day after a heated congressional hearing, the director of the Secret Service resigns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden announced his exit from the 2024 presidential race over the weekend and Kamala Harris is gaining support from top Democrats for the party nomination. With the Democratic National Convention fast approaching, our panel of experts break down what happens next.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden is isolating at the beach as a Democratic lawmaker describes the tide around him is rising. But, a defiant President Biden is standing firm as a staunch ally is being direct, even accusing Biden of ignoring polls showing he will lose. Plus, former President Trump promised to unite the country in his RNC speech. Did he? Or, did he deepen the divides?  Learn more about your ad choice...

In his speech last night at the Republican National Convention, Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance made an appeal to working class voters. This as top Democrats confront Biden over concerns about his candidacy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) became the most prominent elected Democrat to publicly call on Biden to drop out of the presidential race. This as our panel of experts break down the latest from the third day of the Republican National Convention.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On day two of the Republican National Convention, Eric Trump sits down for an interview to discuss the assassination attempt on his father, U.S. policy in Iran, if the head of the Secret service should resign, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the Republican National Convention, The Lead covers the latest in the Republican Party, from the latest analysis of the assassination attempt over the weekend to an in-depth look at Trump's vice presidential pick, Ohio Senator JD Vance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake sits down with the brand new United Kingdom Prime Minster Keir Starmer to discuss the future of NATO, thoughts on the United States presidential election, and much more. Plus, right now, Democratic money is freezing up on President Biden.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden is expected at perhaps the most consequential news conference of his presidency tonight ahead of an avalanche of questions concerning the future of his campaign and if he’s fit for office. One of the latest House Democrats calling on Biden to drop out of the race joins to discuss. Plus, White House Advisor John Kirby speaks with Jake to answer what else Biden can achieve on the wor...

Hollywood heavyweight and major Democratic fundraiser, George Clooney says he loves Joe Biden but the Democratic Party needs a new nominee. We look at who else is calling for Biden to step aside in the 2024 race. Plus, fraudulent electors from 2020 are set to have real jobs as delegates at next week’s GOP national convention.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic Senators hash it out behind closed doors to determine what their response will be to growing concerns over Biden’s presidential bid. With President Biden’s big NATO speech just minutes away, we look at what his message might be and what it might need to be. Also, Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail, pushing a watered down platform.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

A shouting match erupted inside the White House briefing room today as the press secretary faced blistering questions over President Biden’s health. This as Biden hits back at critics in a letter to congressional Democrats. Plus, from the Texas coast to major cities, Hurricane Beryl roars ashore and now millions are without power.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

President Biden rallies supporters in a key battleground state promising he is in this race for the long haul. Is that enough to calm the growing number of Democrats who want Biden off the ticket? Plus, a conservative plan lays out sweeping plans for a second Trump term. But, Trump now says he doesn’t even like some of it. What’s going on?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

As concerns over Biden’s reelection bid grow, Biden told Democratic governors during a meeting at the White House on Wednesday that part of his plan going forward is to stop scheduling events after 8 p.m. so that he can get more sleep, according to several sources. Plus, we take you inside the elections in England, including who looks to be the next UK prime minister.  Learn more about your ad cho...

President Biden speaks at an event at the White House as numerous Democrats officials are expressing panic and many are starting saying out loud that if Biden stays on the ticket, the ticket will lose and bring many Democrats down with it. This as Biden says he is “absolutely not” considering stepping down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We break down the details on the first congressional Democrat to speak out on the record that President Biden should drop out of the 2024 race. This as several Democratic governors push for a meeting with the president to discuss the 2024 election. Plus, the sentencing for Donald Trump in the New York hush money cover up case has now been delayed by months.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In a huge decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump has limited immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts he took as president including possibly some efforts he took to overturn the election. We break down what this means for pending cases against the former president. Plus, Democrats in Washington D.C. and across the country are panicking over whether t...

We provide the latest post-debate analysis after former President Trump and President Biden debated on CNN last night. Our panel discusses reports of White House staff feeling deflated after the debates and what the next steps for Democrats in the 2024 election could be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Continuing the countdown to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, and Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Counting down to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, and Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We bring you details on the final preparations which are underway for tomorrow’s historic presidential debate on CNN. Plus, a look at the rules and format for tomorrow’s Trump-Biden debate. Also, we analyze possible strategies and talking points the candidate may utilize.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We cover Thursday’s CNN presidential debate from all angles, including the topics the Trump team wants to focus on and how team Biden could respond. Also, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is set to plead guilty after leaking thousands of classified documents. Plus, protestors in Kenya storm the parliament building then set it on fire amid outrage over a new finance bill.  Learn more about your ad...

We look at what supporters are saying candidates should do in the presidential debates which will be held on CNN, Thursday of this week. Plus, it’s been two years since the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, setting off fights in states over reproductive rights. We take a closer look at what has happened across the country since Roe has fell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

The situation has been contained after 2 people have been killed and 8 wounded in a mass shooting at an Arkansas grocery store. The shooter has been critically injured and taken into custody. Plus, with 6 days until CNN’s presidential debate, Trump outraises Biden for second straight month by tens of millions of dollars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are days away from a debate between Trump and Biden, kicking off a critical stretch of the presidential race. This as the Supreme Court is ready to rule on presidential immunity and more. Plus, a ship from the Philippines gets sandwiched by the Chinese coastguard resulting in several service members being injured. We break down the details of the event and implications for countries in the West...