The Lead with Jake Tapper

First it was just auto imports, then it was tariffs on Mexico, now President Trump is saying all imports under the trade deal with Mexico and Canada are suspended. What made him flip? The markets reac...

7 Maalis 20251h 21min

After an urgent call with Canada’s prime minster and conversations with America’s big three carmakers, Trump is delaying auto tariffs only. But, what about everything else from gas to electronics? We ...

6 Maalis 20251h 21min

A look at what to expect at Trump’s first address to Congress in his second term, including what special guests are expected to attend as well as who is boycotting the speech. Plus, Trump’s long-threa...

5 Maalis 20251h 21min

Ukraine’s president says the war with Russia is far from over which ignited a stinging response from President Trump. We examine what this back and fourth could mean for future United States support f...

4 Maalis 20251h 21min

A hostile meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Oval Office devolved into a shouting match. Now, so many questions emerge about what comes next. Is t...

1 Maalis 20251h 22min

Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife are found dead in their home and police say circumstances are suspicious enough in nature to require an investigation. Plus, President Trump holds court with the...

28 Helmi 20251h 21min

The very first Cabinet meeting of Trump’s second term shows a noteworthy performance of Elon Musk. We examine what Elon Musk revealed about Trump telling him to be more aggressive. Plus, a death from ...

27 Helmi 20251h 21min

Technology experts quit en mass from DOGE. Skilled workers who say they refuse to legitimize DOGE’s budget slashing actions and attempts to gain access to Americans’ personal data. Plus, another close...

26 Helmi 20251h 22min