The Lead with Jake Tapper

Bloomberg campaign: Sanders' aide claim that Bloomberg had heart attacks "an absolute lie"; New Sanders ad targets Biden over voter enthusiasm; Sanders, Bloomberg brace for attacks at last Democratic debate before Nevada caucuses; Biden slams Bloomberg: "he didn't endorse Barack or me when we ran"; The money trail behind those granted clemency by Trump; Rod Blagojevich on clemency: "I'm a Trump-ocrat"; Assange lawyers say WikiLeaks founder offered pardon if he denied Russia hacked the DNC, WH denies claim; China expels three Wall Street Journal reporters amid criticism of coronavirus handlingTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Feb 202039min

Trump: I'm actually the Chief Law Enforcement Officer; Trump commutes Blagojevich's sentence after seeing his wife argue his case on Fox; Judge to sentence Trump confidante Roger Stone Thursday as Trump demands new trial; Federal judges hold emergency meeting amid questions about DOJ; Bloomberg, Sanders trade attacks ahead of Nevada debate; Sanders campaign hits Bloomberg for supporting entitlements cuts in 2012; Experts downplay odds of coronavirus spreading in U.S. despite 73,000+ cases worldwide, no vaccine;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Feb 202039min

Dems turn focus to Nevada with early voting under way; 26,000 Dems turn out for early voting in Nevada so far; Bernie Sanders biggest challenge in Nevada: major state union opposes "Medicare for All"; Dems criticize Bloomberg's $400 million ad spending; Nevada volunteers, campaigns express concern over caucuses, campaign aide says they "have a lot more questions"; Ex-DOJ officials: AG Barr's actions in Roger Stone case "outrageous", he should resign; Trump campaign manager tweets pic of Air Force One in 2004 at Daytona 500 instead of Trump's visit; Soon: Bolton to make first public comments since impeachment; Short: Pres Trump is frustrated with bias of justice dept; Trump confident Roger Stone set to be sentenced this week; WH official: no change in Trump's view of Barr despite calls for AG's resignation; AL senate candidate knocks Sessions' record as AG: "he let the president down and got fired"; 300 Americans let off cruise ship face new quarantine in U.S.; 14 Americans with coronavirus arrive back in U.S. from cruise ship; CDC: 467 people in U.S. under investigation for coronavirus, not including American evacuees from Diamond Princess cruise; World Health Org: not classifying coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic; At least 140 travelers denied entry to U.S. over coronavirus travel ban; Wine prices are dropping fast;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Feb 202039min

Sources: Barr orders review of high-profile cases Trump rails about while claiming Trump has no influence; Trump: I have the right to interfere in legal cases, but I haven't; WH Official: Trump angered by decision not to charge McCabe; Source: Barr expressed frustration to Trump before interview; Sources: Barr orders review of Flynn case despite saying Trump can't bully him; Avenatti guilty on all counts in Nike extortion trial; Candidates call out Bloomberg for past comments on discriminatory practices; Bloomberg apologizes for stop and frisk: "I didn't understand then the unintended pain"; Bloomberg launches "Mike for black America" campaign plan; Warren slams Bloomberg on 2008 "redlining" remark, says he should not be Democratic nominee; Biden confident he'll win South Carolina after finishing fourth in Iowa & fifth in New Hampshire; Ocasio-Cortez admits Sanders may have to compromise on "Medicare for all"; Klobuchar, Steyer can't name Mexican Pres. when asked; Nearly 1,400 dead globally, vast majority in China; 443 people in U.S. have been investigated for coronavirus, 15 have tested positive, dozens are still pending; Trump Admin diverting $3.8b in Pentagon funds to pay for border wall; GOP lawmakers call out Trump moving money from defense to pay for border wall; Trump diverts Pentagon money meant for weapons, programs, fighter jets to fund border wall;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Feb 202039min

Hope Hicks, Trump's ex-body man return to White House; Source: official who ran office overseeing Stone case resigns after nomination for top treasury job pulled; Trump: may stop aides from listening to calls with world leaders; President Trump says Kelly was in "over his head" after ex-chief of staff says working for Trump was a "killer"; Barr slams Trump's DOJ tweets, but says president never asked him to do anything in Roger Stone case; Bloomberg spending on campaign ads top $350m; AG Barr: Trump should stop tweeting about DOJ; makes it "impossible for me to do my job"; Crossover voting could disrupt Democratic primaries; Some Republicans look to disrupt South Carolina Democratic primary; Limbaugh attacks Buttigieg, says Trump could "have fun" debating a "gay guy kissing his husband on stage"; Experience & popularity may not matter... as history proves; "Race for the White House" premiers Sunday at 9p et/ptTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Feb 202039min

GOP Senators brush off questions over Trump DOJ interference; AG Barr agrees to testify before House Judiciary Cmte next month; Focus shifts to more diverse states after Sanders wins NH; Sanders wins New Hampshire followed by Buttigieg, Klobuchar; Biden looks to black voters in SC for comeback; Bloomberg picks up several black lawmaker endorsements despite stop and frisk controversyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Feb 20207min

Candidates look for clear win tonight after Iowa caucus; Sanders tells CNN "we're feeling good" as NH votesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Feb 202036min

Biden & Buttigieg trade blows over experience, electability; Biden campaign downplays expectations in New Hampshire; Klobuchar campaign raised $3M since Friday night's debate; Klobuchar claims she is "surging" ahead of tomorrow's votes; Trump gets revenge, fires two key impeachment witnesses; Schumer calling for investigation into witness retaliation; Trump to Utah gov on Romney: "You keep him. We don't want him."; CPAC chair says he fears for Romney's "physical safety"; Trump: WV senator "wouldn't understand" transcripts; Manchin: Rudy Giuliani is "horrible for the country"; 2021 proposal has big cuts to Medicaid, safety net programs, boosts defense; Sen Graham says Trump's firing of Lt Col Vindman is justified; Why the moderate message may work well for Buttigieg in NH; Big chunk of independents leaves NH primary largely up for grabs; Buttigieg targets "future former republicans" in NH primary; 97 dead in one day, death toll now surpasses SARS outbreak; 3,700 passengers quarantined on cruise ship, confirmed cases on board double overnight; U.S. charges Chinese officials in Equifax breach, A.G. Barr calls out "pattern" of Chinese hacks;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Feb 202039min