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The Lead with Jake Tapper
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CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.
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U.S. Releases Official Text of 14-Point Agreement with Iran
Jun 1801:25:41Tap to summarizeConfusion and frustration on Capitol Hill after President Trump forced his own pick for director of national intelligence to skip his confirmation hearing today. Plus, with Americans struggling under the weight of the highest inflation in three years, today the Federal Reserve decided not cut interest rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Five Charged in Alleged Plot Against White House UFC Fight
Jun 1701:29:58Tap to summarizeFive men are in custody after the FBI said it foiled a plot to attack the UFC fight night event at the White House on Sunday. The plan allegedly included using a drone to drop explosives and snipers to hit high-value targets in the ensuing panic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →VP JD Vance Joins to Discuss Iran Agreement
Jun 1601:33:59Tap to summarizeAs questions mount about what exactly is in the Iran agreement, Vice President JD Vance joins to try and clear up any confusion. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence also joins to share his reactions to the breaking news out of Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →America’s Largest Energy Hub is Running Out of Oil
Jun 1301:30:01Tap to summarizeAccording to a senior administration official, the Trump administration is feeling good about its dealings with Iran. So, what’s holding up the next stage? Plus, Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Trump Taps U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for Top Intelligence Post
Jun 1201:30:16Tap to summarizePresident Trump claims, yet again, that a new deal with Iran is just days away. Did two nights of strikes actually lead to a breakthrough? Plus, the World Cup is officially underway and CNN takes you to the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →NYT: Inside White House Crisis Meetings Over the Epstein Files
Jun 1001:29:48Tap to summarizeOne of the richest men in the world took questions today about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. This as the New York Times is revealing a freakout at the White House about Epstein as they tried to contain the fallout. Plus, a look at the recent drops in the stock market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Trump Says Pilots Safe After Apache Shot Down Near Hormuz
Jun 1001:35:06Tap to summarizeTrump says Iran shot down a United States Army Apache helicopter and says the United States must respond. Is this the start of yet another major escalation? CNN is live at the White House and Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Iran & Israel Halt Attacks as Strikes Test Peace Talks
Jun 901:30:09Tap to summarizeIsrael and Iran are suspending military operations against each other after a wave of strikes exchanged overnight. Plus, a look at the upcoming election in Maine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →WSJ: Trump Urges Pulte to Start Firing Intel Employees
Jun 601:30:13Tap to summarizeA shakeup is coming to some of the nation’s biggest spy agencies and the man doing the firing will be Bill Pulte, a controversial Trump loyalist that the president wants to be acting director of national intelligence despite having no intel or national security experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Bondi Transcript: Blanche “In Charge” of Entire Release of Epstein Files
Jun 501:30:32Tap to summarizeThe transcript is out revealing exactly what Pam Bondi told lawmakers about the Epstein files and how she passed the buck to the man President Trump wants to succeed her. Plus, CNN traces the source of the latest ebola outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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