The Lead with Jake Tapper

The price of US gas climbs to $4.39 and experts expect another spike this weekend. President Trump is “not satisfied” with a new Iranian proposal to end the war. The President also spoke to a crowd of senior citizens in Florida to promote his new “no tax on Social Security” plan.  The Attorney General of Alabama pushes the Supreme Court to allow its 2023 congressional map. Former President Biden m...

Experts explain why the price of gas is on the rise. Plus, the recent United States Supreme Court decision is already upending elections. Louisiana is now putting House races on hold one day after the Supreme Court invalidated the state’s congressional maps.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A defiant Jerome Powell vows to stay as a Federal Reserve board member once his term as chairman ends next month. Plus, the decision from the Supreme Court that critics say chips away at the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the second time in world history, a British monarch, King Charles III, went to Capitol Hill and addressed Congress. Topics ranged from climate change to NATO to the United Nations. Plus, former FBI  Director James Comey is indicted for the second time in the past year.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Britain's King Charles III met with Trump at the White House amid fraying United States and United Kingdom relations due to the Iran war. We bring you all the latest updates and planned events surrounding the monarch’s four-day state visit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A United States delegation is heading to Pakistan. But, will they get to meet face-to-face with a top Iranian official who is already there? Plus, a report alleges more Epstein crimes after Virginia Guiffre tried to sound the alarm.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump tells the United States Navy to take out any Iranian boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, risking escalating tensions and causing oil prices to rise once again. Plus, a new investigation launched into the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran is seizing ships as more talks are allegedly set for who knows when. Plus, a look at the fight for control of Congress in 2026 as Virginia voters side with Democrats and change the map.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is now ordering the US military to hold off on any attacks and to keep up the blockade on Iranian ports. Plus, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve was grilled on Capitol Hill.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ceasefire with Iran is about to expire so will we see more strikes? Plus, an apology from United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer tied to the Epstein files as he tries to quiet calls for him to resign.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iranian sources dispute Trump’s claims that Iran has agreed to forfeit all of their “nuclear dust” to the United States in the current negotiations. Plus, a federal prosecutor was pulled from the case after he resisted pressure to charge one of Trump’s perceived political enemies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump claims the United States has a lot of agreement with Iran. Also, according to police, former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia kills his wife and himself. Plus, nearly one week after splashdown we hear from the four astronauts who went to the far side of the moon and are now back on Earth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s new threat against the chair of the Federal Reserve. Plus, a second investigation has been launched into former congressman Eric Swalwell. Also, the International Monetary Fund is warning the Iran war could create a global shortage of oil and tip the world into a recession.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New criticism from President Trump as he takes issue with words from the Pope. Plus, two members of Congress are out of their jobs after getting engulfed in sex-related scandals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s wild explanation for a fake AI image depicting him as Jesus. Plus, President Trump’s new threat to Iran. Also, Rep. Swalwell announced he plans to resign from Congress following explosive allegations of sexual misconduct against him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s new warning to Iran just one day ahead of peace talks set to begin tomorrow. Plus, one of the most critical moments of the Artemis II mission is just moments away.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First lady Melania Trump delivers a surprise statement, saying the lies about her and Epstein must end. But, why is she making this statement now? Plus, Lebanon is bombarded by a series of new strikes from Israel. Will Netanyahu jeopardize the peace talks set to start in just days?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The vice president is calling the two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran fragile. Today, Iranian state media reports that Iran has stopped oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz because, Iran says, Israel has carried out strikes on Lebanon after the start of the ceasefire.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are hours away from President Trump’s deadline for Iran to make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The President just told Fox News that the United States is in heated negotiations over the Iran war.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump hosted a new conference today that lasted nearly 90 minutes in which he wouldn’t say whether the war is winding down, calling it a “critical period” that depends on Iran’s actions. Plus, the Artemis II crew approaches the moon on their historic mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran’s military is now claiming that it has struck a second combat plane today. We bring you the latest details in the urgent search and rescue operation. Plus, CNN is learning from multiple sources that several Cabinet officials could be at risk of being fired.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources tell CNN that President Trump had a tough conversation with now former Attorney General Pam Bondi. Plus, hear from the head of one state election office vowing to take legal action against Trump’s crackdown on mail-in voting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A brand new security alert for U.S. citizens in Saudi Arabia warns that hotels, American businesses, and schools could quickly become targets. This as three key NATO allies cut off U.S. access to their bases for Iran operations. Also, the average gas price soars across the nation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the fifth week of the war with Iran, the White House says its four to six week timeline on Iran has not changed. So, is Operation Epic Fury almost over? CNN’s experts discuss where the situation stands.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plans are set into motion to pay TSA workers in a matter of days after a record number of them called out in a single day. Plus, breaking details about Tiger Woods being arrested on suspicion of DUI after a serious car crash.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices