The Lead with Jake Tapper

A federal grand jury has indicted former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress, the Justice Department announced Friday. Bannon faces two charges: one count related to his refusal to appear for a deposition and another related to his refusal to produce documents. Bannon’s charges may push other Trump allies to appear before the January 6th committee to avoid similar charges. T...

The White House announced that recent inflation is not temporary and will likely continue through the start of 2022. With the cost of gas, food, and some commercial items continuing to inflate, passing the social safety net legislation may prove more difficult with moderate senators expressing economic concerns.  The trial of three men charged in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery began today in Glynn Co...

With consumer prices rising to levels unseen since 2008, Biden speaks live from Baltimore, Maryland about rising inflation concerns. Biden noted that his infrastructure bill will generate jobs as it addresses infrastructure issues within the country. How long will it take before the economy rebounds? Defendant Kyle Rittenhouse testified today giving his account of the night he fatally shot two peo...

The House committee investigating the deadly January 6th riots has subpoenaed 10 new Trump loyalists including Trump senior advisor Stephen Miller and former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany. Testimony for this new group of Trump associates remains uncertain as the DOJ has yet to pursue criminal charges against Steve Bannon for failing to appear before the House.   New research shows t...

Police are in the early stages of a criminal investigation to determine what caused eight people, ages 14-27, to die when a crowd surged at a music festival in Houston, Texas on Friday. Dozens more were injured with concertgoers describing a chaotic scene of people being trampled. It could be weeks before the official cause of death is known for the victims.  Six new close Trump associates have be...

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announces the House will vote tonight on Biden’s infrastructure bill. But, the back-and-fourth amongst congressional Democrats continues as six moderates are calling for the Congressional Budget Office to analyze the bill before the vote while progressives say the review of 17 Nobel prize-winning economists should have sufficed. Pelosi then announced her compromis...

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...

U.S. will open Canadian, Mexican borders to vaccinated travelers; TSA: Passengers bringing guns to airports at unprecedented levels; UNC chancellor declares “mental health crisis” on campus; Shatner, Blue Origin crew complete historic space trip To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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...