The Lead with Jake Tapper

Migrants risking their lives crossing the Rio Grande river underscore the need for urgent action at the border. This morning, Texas authorities pulled a woman and child from the cold waters. Meanwhile, Republicans are set to meet one week after a bipartisan compromise deal was put on the table which now appears to be on the brink of collapse. We speak with a House Republican who has tough words for the deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Feb 20241h 24min

Brand-new CNN polls on the 2024 race. Has the Republican contest changed at all since Donald Trump swept Iowa and New Hampshire? Which GOP candidate fares better in head-to-head matchup against Joe Biden? Also, a scary warning ahead of the November election about artificial intelligence. Plus, the mother of the Oxford, Michigan school shooter takes the stand in her defense and shares what her son told her when she asked why he carried out the massacre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Feb 20241h 24min

The heads of Facebook, TikTok and other social media companies were pummeled today with bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill over what the companies are and are not doing to protect your kids. We look at what led Mark Zuckerberg to stand up in the hearing and apologize. Also, a Pennsylvania man is accused of decapitating his father then posting a political rant online. Why was the horrifying video left up online for hours? Plus, we are expecting a major ruling at any moment from a judge that could have serious repercussions for Donald Trump and his future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Jan 20241h 24min

President Biden says he has decided how the U.S. will respond after the the deadly drone strike which killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan. A Pentagon spokesperson joins. Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) is under federal investigation for allegedly misusing campaign funds and hiring her husband for security.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Jan 20241h 19min

The Biden administration vows the U.S. shall respond after a drone attack killed three U.S. service members in Jordan. Plus, Israel spells out the actions of 13 United Nations aid workers accused of participating in the October 7th terrorist attacks including kidnapping Israelis. We examine what the allegations mean for this major relief group still operating in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Jan 20241h 22min

A jury said that Donald Trump should pay $83.3 million in damages. The verdict was the second time over the past year that a jury has awarded E. Jean Carroll millions of dollars in damages from Trump for his defamatory statements disparaging her and denying her rape allegations. Donald Trump's legal team said they will "immediately appeal" the verdict.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Jan 20241h 44min

A bipartisan Senate border deal is at risk of death with Donald Trump urging senate Republicans to kill it so he can use the border as a central campaign issue against Joe Biden. Also, CNN is on the ground in the streets of Ecuador where gang violence plagues the country. This month gunman took over a TV station. Also, what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly said on a hot mic that could ruin negotiations to free hostages held by Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Jan 20241h 22min

Nikki Haley gets ready to make her new pitch in South Carolina about why she believes she should stay in the race despite losses in both Iowa and New Hampshire. Plus, a big endorsement for President Biden today as his campaign sees 2024 closing in on a two-man race between Biden and Donald Trump. Also, Russia accuses Ukraine of shooting down a military plane, allegedly killing all 74 on board.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Jan 20241h 22min