The Lead with Jake Tapper

Congressional Democrats are debating if Terry McAuliffe lost the Virginia Governor's race because of a comment he made suggesting parents should not be telling schools what to teach, a line which would later be taken out of context. Now, chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Pramila Jayapal suggests education could become a central fixture in the 2022 midterms.  The criminal case in t...

The 2021 election results are in: Republican Glenn Youngkin seizes control of the Virginia Executive Mansion, Democrat Eric Adams wins the mayoral race in New York City, Minneapolis rejects an initiative to replace the city’s police department, and New Jersey is still awaiting to determine the winner of a tight gubernatorial race. President Biden speaks live on the FDA authorized and CDC recommend...

A new poll finds the ‘big lie’ and other conspiracy theories flourishing with 30% of Republicans saying violence may be justified to ‘save the U.S. and 20% of Americans agreeing with the core tenets of QAnon. Robert P. Jones, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, joins to give his perspective on the results of his organization’s non-partisan survey. As internal tensions continue to rise w...

Parents are one step closer to getting their children ages 5-11 vaccinated against COVID-19 after the FDA granted emergency use authorization to Pfizer. Plus, a closer look at Virginia’s tight governor’s race. And, the person responsible for guns on the set of the film “Rust” speaks out for the first time. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more abou...

As the President heads to Rome in advance of a crucial climate summit, the House Speaker urges Congress not to “embarrass” Biden on the world stage and pass his Build Back Better agenda. Biden’s arrival at COP26 will come amidst fears the world is on the precipice of a global energy crisis. What might that mean for you and your family? And, the Santa Fe sheriff reveals who investigators are focuse...

With Dems deadlocked, the President could head across the pond without a deal on his climate and spending package. Hundreds of thousands are left without power after the Northeast is hit by a bomb cyclone. The new tech that will allow passengers to breeze through airport security -- but at what privacy cost? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ab...

The President visits Connecticut touting his massive agenda, but it’s still stalled by his own party. An FDA advisory panel approves booster shots for millions more Americans. A British lawmaker is killed after being stabbed multiple times while meeting with voters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Leaked records show FB knew its platforms were being used for human trafficking, spreading extremism, and fomenting violence. What did Zuckerberg know, and when did he know it? Plus: Could two COVID vaccines soon be available for kids? And: What went wrong on the “Rust” movie set? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

The drug maker says its COVID vaccine is super effective in little kids. Plus: Alec Baldwin responds after he killed a woman with a prop gun. And, a town in Michigan has its water supply cut off after poison was found in the pipes. A case of environmental racism? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

As the former Trump adviser faces prosecution, the former Prez desperately tries to keep secret White House record while his successor prepares to face the American people in a special CNN Town Hall. Plus, the latest in the increasingly bizarre Petito-Laundrie case. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

The President unveils a scaled back – but still massive – social safety net bill. Plus: The new White House plan to vaccinate the youngest Americans … and what could be a clue in the search for Brian Laundrie. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 6 committee gets closer to holding Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress. President Biden holds critical meetings with fellow Dems, still divided over his transformative spending plans. More mixed messages on mixing and matching COVID vaccines.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Colin Powell, who died Monday from battles with cancer and COVID, left an indelible mark on the U.S. military and public service. A special look at his legacy. Plus: Why has life become so crazy expensive? And a live report from Haiti, where an armed gang kidnapped a group of American missionaries, including five children.   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/priv...

Manchin & Sinema detail key disagreements over Biden agenda; One-on-one with White House press secretary Jen Psaki; CNN Poll: only 25% of Americans see economic bills helping them; Klain retweets economist saying inflation is a “high class” problem; Psaki’s mention of VA governor’s race raises objections; FDA panel recommends J&J booster 2 months after first shot; CDC: unvaccinated adults have 11x...

FDA vaccine panel will consider J&J boosters on Friday; Sources: WH vetting former FDA chief to run agency again; FDA vaccine panels votes to recommend Moderna Covid booster; Vermont Covid cases surge, despite highest vaccination rate in U.S.; PA state lawmaker’s key role in run-up to insurrection; 10,000 John Deere workers go on strike after rejecting deal; Jan. 6 committee pursues criminal conte...

CNN: autopsy reveals Gabby Petito died by “manual” strangulation; Laundrie family attorney reacts to cause of death, says “death at such a young age is a tragedy”; Coroner: state stature says only cause of death, manner will be released; Coroner: Petito’s body was outside in the wilderness for 3-4 weeks before being found; Pelosi: “very disappointed” democrats could not reach deal on original $3.5...

Merck: COVID pill cut risk of hospitalization & death by 50%; COVID cases & hospitalizations drop in U. S. as vaccinations rise; FDA vaccine advisers meet this week to discuss booster shots from Moderna, Johnson & Johnson; Dr. Fauci: “go out there” and enjoy Halloween; GOP candidate for governor in Texas: COVID vaccine is a “dangerous shot”; Pushes for more antibody treatments; Labor dept: heath c...

Bannon defies Jan 6 subpoena, citing Trump’s “direction”; Jan 6 CMTE considering criminal contempt referral; Jan 6 CMTE: Meadows and Patel are “engaging” with Committee; Biden blames covid for disappointing jobs report but argues progress is being made; Biden: unemployment rate down to 4.8%, but “more to do”; Biden faces disappointing jobs report, stalled agenda; Biden: U.S. risks losing our edge...

U.S. Covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths declining; Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of Covid vaccine for kids 5-11; Democratic leaders announce deal to avoid economic catastrophe, Senate expected to vote tonight To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate vote delayed amid possible deal to stop economic collapse; Baldwin: Dems likely to accept GOP compromise offer; New poll: Biden approval sinks to 38%, lowest since taking office; Sources: Jan 6 committee can’t find Trump ex-aide to serve subpoena; Schiff book reveals new details of Trump impeachment fight; CNN: Kabul airport bomber released from prison days before attack; Officials warn ris...

Biden: these bills will “breathe new life into the economy”; “We’re not going to ease up on any of this”, “We must invest in ourselves”; One-on-one with former Trump press secretary Stephanie Grisham, trashes Trump in new tell-all; Grisham says Jan 6 was “bound to happen”, predicts retribution & revenge if Trump wins in 2024; Grisham: I think Trump was trying to stage a coup on Jan 6; Grisham in o...

WH: Facebook revelations “make clear self-regulation is not working”; Whistleblower: Facebook knows Instagram is harming teenagers; Failure to raise debt limit could have catastrophic results; Congress feuds while U.S. runs out of money; Fighting between GOP & Dems could leave the U.S. unable to pay its debts for the first time in history; Biden to SOP: stop playing “Russian roulette” with U.S. ec...

Now: Biden meets with Dems as agenda hangs in the balance; Biden: we’re gonna get this done, it doesn’t matter when; Merck: new pill cuts risk of COVID hospitalization, death by half; NYC mayor teachers are now 93% vaccinated; FDA to hold vaccine panel meetings this month for J&J and Moderna boosters, Pfizer vaccine for ages 5-11; Outrage after VP Harris fails to correct smear of Israel; growing c...

Congress passes bill to avoid government shutdown; Biden’s own party threatens to blow up his domestic agenda; California health care workers face deadline to get vaccinated; NY gov pushing to include all health care workers in vaccine mandate; CDC forecasts new Covid deaths will fall over next month; GOP congresswoman blasted for pushing “replacement theory;” Senator creates fake teen girl Instag...

Senators press generals on Biden’s decision to pull all troops; Milley, Mackenzie: we assessed that 2,500-3,500 troops should stay; Milley: U.S. credibility damaged by Afghanistan withdrawal; Pelosi reverses course, plans to hold infrastructure vote Thursday even if massive budget bill is not done; Progressive Dems angry with Pelosi on infrastructure reversal; Moderate Dems raise concerns about co...