Trump Orders Navy to “Shoot & Kill” Mine-Laying Boats in Strait
24/04/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
President Trump tells the United States Navy to take out any Iranian boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, risking escalating tensions and causing oil prices to rise once again. Plus, a new investigation launched into the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WH: Trump Has “No Firm Deadline” for Iranian Peace Proposal
23/04/2026 | 1h 29 mins.
Iran is seizing ships as more talks are allegedly set for who knows when. Plus, a look at the fight for control of Congress in 2026 as Virginia voters side with Democrats and change the map. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump: “I Expect to Be Bombing” if No Progress in Iran Talks
22/04/2026 | 1h 29 mins.
President Trump is now ordering the US military to hold off on any attacks and to keep up the blockade on Iranian ports. Plus, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve was grilled on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Step Down as Labor Secretary
21/04/2026 | 1h 29 mins.
A ceasefire with Iran is about to expire so will we see more strikes? Plus, an apology from United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer tied to the Epstein files as he tries to quiet calls for him to resign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump: Iran Will Turn Over “Nuclear Dust”
18/04/2026 | 1h 36 mins.
Iranian sources dispute Trump’s claims that Iran has agreed to forfeit all of their “nuclear dust” to the United States in the current negotiations. Plus, a federal prosecutor was pulled from the case after he resisted pressure to charge one of Trump’s perceived political enemies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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