The Lead with Jake Tapper

A Republican-led House vote is underway to impeach Attorney General Merrick Garland after he refuses to hand over audio of President Biden’s interview with the special counsel. Plus, a hate crime task force is launched to investigate repeated acts of antisemitism and vandalism in New York City. We explore some of the acts under investigation.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Jun 20241h 22min

For the first time in the history of the United States, the child of a sitting president is a convicted felon. Hunter Biden has been found guilty on all charges on his federal gun trial. Will Hunter Biden head to prison and, if so, for how long? Plus, alleged leaked messages from the leader of Hamas reveal that he thinks Hamas is benefiting from the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Jun 20241h 22min

A doctor who treated the recent four Israeli hostages rescued in Gaza says the hostages were beaten and were malnourished. New footage of the operation is just in as we learn new details about the mission and the dozens of Palestinians killed in the process. Plus, Donald Trump meets with a probation officer. Also, closing arguments are now done and the jury now has the case in the Hunter Biden federal gun trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Jun 20241h 22min

Starkly different messages from two starkly different men as President Biden warns about the state of democracy around the world and Trump vows for revenge. Plus, a dramatic turn in the Hunter Biden federal gun trail. Also, a look at the judge overseeing Trump’s classified documents trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Jun 202442min

Israel says it targeted a Hamas compound operating inside the school. Also, world leaders take the stage, marking 80 years since D-Day but it is the current conflicts that are top of mind. Plus, Steve Bannon is ordered to report to prison by July 1st.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jun 20241h 23min

Dirty laundry is aired in court during Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial as his ex-wife and ex-girlfriend took the stand. We look at how testimony involving a crack pipe is being used to build the prosecution’s case. Plus, massive news in Donald Trump’s federal classified documents case as the judge delays hearings. The judge is also allowing more voices to weigh in on whether special counsel Jack Smith should have the case in the first place.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Jun 20241h 22min

Brand new rules at the U.S. border as the president clamps down on how many people can seek asylum. But, why now? Numbers on border crossings are down, but so are the numbers on President Biden’s polling on immigration. Plus, another state is charging Trump allies with crimes related to a 2020 fake electors scheme.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Jun 20241h 22min

The question of the moment for the Trump campaign is if they should try to move the former president’s sentencing date in New York. The GOP convention begins July 15th in Milwaukee and sentencing begins July 11th. Plus, Anthony Fauci is back on Capitol Hill facing questions and some attacks about the Covid-19 pandemic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Jun 20241h 22min