The Lead with Jake Tapper

Trump now claims at least 4 embassies were potential targets; Pompeo claims Congress briefed on Soleimani embassy threats but several lawmakers say they weren't; Pompeo on attack: Didn't know when or where, but threat imminent; Pompeo won't define "imminent" on threat from Iran; Surveillance video captures moment of Ukraine plane crash; Pompeo: U.S. believes Iran "likely" shot down passenger plane killing 176 on board; Newly weds, young children among 176 victims of plane crash; Russian ship comes dangerously close to U.S. Navy destroyer; ignoring repeated warnings; Russian ship nearly collides with Navy destroyer in Arabian sea; DOD: Video shows Russian aggression towards U.S. Navy ship; Pelosi reveals she's ready to send articles of impeachment to Senate next week; Trump: Pelosi should have sent impeachment articles to Senate long time ago; GOP Sources: Republicans want Trump acquitted by State of the Union on Feb 4; Sanders raises more money in fourth quarter than any other candidate; Biden, Warren, Buttigieg & Sanders tied at the top in NH poll; Steyer qualifies for debate, Booker says he bought his way onto stage; Biden uses Iran tensions to tout leadership experience in new Ad; DOJ review of Clinton's business dealings fizzles; DOJ: Not enough evidence to open formal investigation into Clinton's business dealings; Area roughly the size of South Carolina destroyed by wildfires; 30,000 attend climate change protest in Sydney amid wildfires; 18-million acres torched, 2,000 homes destroyed across country; 24 people charged with deliberately starting fires, scientists say climate change also to blame;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Jan 202039min

CNN obtains video that purports to show missile striking object in sky over Tehran; Iran State Media: U.S. invited to be present for plane crash investigation; Iran Officials: Black box of crashed Ukraine flight is "damaged"; Iran Official: May need outside help reading data on black box; Report: Ukrainian plane changed directions before crashing; UK Prime Minister: "Body of information" plane was mistakenly shot down by Iranian missile; Trump defends Iran strike, claims Iran was looking to blow up embassy; Pelosi: Cavalier attitude of President Trump is "stunning"; Pence: No doubt Iran was trying to kill Americans in revenge strike; GOP Rep Collins, Nikki Haley falsely claim Dems are mourning death of Iran's General; Iranian commander vows "harsher revenge" still to come; Iranian commander contradicts leaders, says strike is part of larger operation against U.S.; Pelosi defends decision to hold impeachment articles: I'll send when I'm ready, probably soon; Source: Pelosi privately signals she may send impeachment articles to Senate soon; Pelosi bucks Sen Democrats calling for her to send over impeachment articles; Dem Rep. Schiff: No plans for Bolton testimony in House Intel Cmte. ahead of Senate trial; Trump Admin delays disclosing secret service costs for first family's travel until after 2020 election; WaPo: First family's travel costs U.S. $13.6 Mil in one month; Trump Admin says protection costs would be used politically; Trump announces overhauling of 50-year-old rules, could hurt environment but speed up building projects;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Jan 202039min

U.S. officials still concerned about threats from Iran's proxies; Trump: Iranian general should have been killed years ago; White House releases new photos of Trump consulting advisers last night in situation room; Trump opts not to use "big, powerful, accurate" missiles in retaliation for Iran strike; Iraqi military: two rockets land in Baghdad green zone, no casualties reported; Iran's supreme leader calls retaliation "a slap in the face" to U.S.; Satellite photos appear to show damage from Iran strikes; Gabbard: Trump admin failed to provide evidence of imminent threat; GOP Senator Lee: way this played out is "un-American" and "completely unacceptable" ; GOP senator calls Iran briefing "worst briefing I've had on a military issue in nine years"; Soleimani's tactics forced U.S. to change its strategy in IraqTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Jan 202039min

Esper: U.S. not looking to start a war but "prepared to finish one"; Now: WH Officials briefing top Dem, GOP leaders on Iran strike; Trump on threat to hit Iranian cultural sites: "I like to obey the law"; Defense Secy Esper: Soleimani was planning to carry out attack within "days"; U.S. Intel shows Iran moving military equipment, including drones and missiles, over last few days; McConnell has the votes to set impeachment trial rules, could mean no witnesses testify; Sources: Bolton's statement on testifying sent WH scrambling; Sources: Pelosi hasn't told close allies her impeachment plan; McConnell has the votes to start impeachment trial without witnesses, despite Bolton's willingness to talk; GOP Senator: Dems should be careful about wanting witnesses; McConnell has the votes to start impeachment trial without witnesses, despite Bolton's willingness to talk; Sen. Roberts: No reason Bolton can't say something right now; Biden hits Trump in Foreign Policy speech for tweets, threats & tantrums; Biden hits Trump over Iran strike as other Dems point to Biden's Iraq war vote; Back-to-back earthquakes trigger blackouts and widespread damage in Puerto Rico;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jan 202039min

Pres. Trump & Iran's leaders trade threats after deadly strike; Official: U.S. Expected to deploy B-52 Bombers for Iran contingency ops; U.S. Official: Military notifies Iraq of troop movement; Pentagon: No plans for U.S. to leave Iraq now; Iran vows to retaliate against U.S. for killing of top general; Trump again warns U.S. may attack Iranian cultural sites; U.S. General: Letter about U.S. troop movement was released by mistake; Bolton willing to testify impeachment trial if subpoenaed; GOP Senate aides on Bolton: Witnesses aren't happening... zero pressure to listen to Dems demands; Fury & threats as Iranians mourn top general Soleimani; Hundreds of thousands in Iran mourn top general as Iran's leaders vow retribution; New Iranian top general: We'll kick the U.S. out of Mideast;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Jan 202039min

Trump: "We do not seek Regime change" in Iran; Trump: We took action to "stop a war"; Top U.S. Gen: Soleimani planning "significant campaign of violence"; Iran's top General killed in strike ordered by Trump; Secretary of State: Deadly strike needed to stop "imminent attack" & save American lives; Trump: Iranian Gen was planning "sinister attack" on Americans; U.S. to deploy thousands of additional troops to Kuwait;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Jan 202039min

N. Korea, Iran threaten Pres Trump as impeachment trial looms; Defense Secy Esper: Iran will regret additional provocations; Kim Jong Un threatens to test new strategic weapon; Iran: We are not afraid of war & can "break" the United States; Sanders & Buttigieg out raise Biden in 4th quarter fundraising weeks before Iowa caucuses; 4th quarter fundraising: Sanders $34.5M, Buttigieg $24.7M, Biden $22.7M, Yang $17.5M, Gabbard $3.4M; Trump raises $46 million in 4th quarter; Biden lands first congressional endorsement from Iowa; Julian Castro ends his 2020 presidential bid; Biden pulls in his biggest fundraising haul with $22.7M in 4th quarter; CNN: Sen. McConnell expected to speak tomorrow on impeachment; Pelosi responds to new Ukraine docs: Why won't Trump & McConnell allow a fair trial?; Report: Uredacted White House emails reveal Pentagon's concern over Ukraine aid freeze; Wait and seethe: Trump fumes during impeachment limbo; NY orders more patrols & security after wave of violence; Family of Hanukkah attack victim: Prognosis isn't good; Trump uses homeless crisis to hit Pelosi after impeachment; Australian towns evacuated as wildfire threat levels rise;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Jan 202039min

Protesters smash windows, scale walls at U.S. compound in Baghdad; U.S. dispatches helicopters, Marines to protect Baghdad embassy; Trump blames Iran for protests at U.S. Embassy in Iraq, vows to hold regime responsible; Protesters storm U.S. Embassy compound after American airstrikes on Iran-backed militia; GOP Sen. Collins open to witnesses testifying in Senate trial; GOP Sen. Collins : "Inappropriate" for Senators in either party to prejudge trial evidence; Schumer cites NYT report to argue for trial witness; Stabbing witness: A "Hanukkah miracle" attack was not worse; Federal hate crime charges filed against Hanukkah attack suspect; Rabbi's son was hit in head with machete by attacker; Rep. Lowey pens NY Times Op-Ed on response to anti-Semitic attacks; Rep. Lowey: Problem is "an epidemic" and root causes need to be addressed; Rep. Lowey calls for action in new Op-Ed: "This is unacceptable. It is not our America"; Pelosi's impeachment delay stretching into 2020; Buttigieg criticizes Biden for son's work in Ukraine; Buttigieg to AP: I wouldn't have wanted my son working in Ukraine while I was leading anti-corruption push; Warren looks to spark campaign momentum as Iowa nears; Australians forced to seek shelter on beaches and in boats; Koalas, kangaroos flee devastating fires in Australia; Trump to sign trade deal with China, but pact is only phase one of agreement; Last-minute preparations underway in Times Square; Police drones will watch over Ball drop for the first time;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Des 201939min