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The Lead with Jake Tapper
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. Th...
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News Outlets Broadly Reject Hegseth’s Pentagon Media Rules
Media organizations, including CNN and Fox News, refuse to sign the Pentagon’s press access rule. Hear the latest on what the ultimatum was, which org...
Ceasefire Deal Marks Historic Day
After two years and six days of being in captivity and held by Hamas, the remaining living Israeli hostages cross the border. We bring you stories of...
Remaining 47 Hostages To Be Released Within 72 Hours
The Trump administration is making good on its threat and are beginning the process of mass firings at multiple federal agencies. Plus, 19 people are...
Sources: DOJ Indicts Trump Adversary NY AG Letitia James
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted this afternoon as President Trump’s Justice Department continues to pursue charges against M...
Tensions Build On Capitol Hill As Shutdown Drags Into Day 8
The possibility of delayed paychecks gets more real after day eight of the federal government shutdown. Could some furloughed federal workers not get...
Republicans, Bondi Say Biden DOJ Used “’Double Standard”
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced down some of her toughest critics on Capitol Hill but will this hearing and approach accomplish anything? Plus, will...
WH: Quick Hostage Release Will Create Momentum On Rest Of Deal
Lawsuits are flying left and right as the President tries to send in the National Guard into two major United States cities. How far will this legal s...
Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced To 50 Months In Prison
There is no clear end in sight for the federal government shutdown now in day three. We examine what this means for the United States economy. Plus, m...
Trump Admin Vows To Fire Federal Workers, Cut Blue-State Funding
Shutdown day two and neither side is budging. Democrats are signaling they will block a vote to reopen the government as federal workers wait to learn...
White House: Federal Worker Layoffs Due To Shutdown “Imminent”
We are nearly one full day into the partial federal government shutdown and the political blame game is in full force. A vast majority of Democrats ar...
Trump: “A Lot Of Good” Can Come From A Shutdown
In hours the United States government will begin to shut down barring some sort of unexpected event. While no two shutdowns are the same, the Trump ad...
Sources: Qatari, Egyptian Officials Shared WH Plan With Hamas
A source now tells CNN that a new peace plan is now in the hands of Hamas in Gaza. Plus, new details on Trump’s meeting with Capitol Hill leaders as t...
Comey Faces Charges Of False Statements & Obstruction
Brand new details on the actual evidence that led the Justice Department to seek an indictment against former FBI director James Comey. We also look a...
Oversight Committee Obtains Epstein Flight Logs, Messages & More
It turns out former FBI Director James Comey may not be the only Trump opponent who may face charges this week. Plus, brand new Epstein documents have...
Sources: Trump Admin Close To Deciding On Charging James Comey
Former FBI director James Comey, a Trump political foe, will possibly face an indictment under Trump’s Department of Justice. We examine how soon thos...
Trump Shifts On Peace Deal, Urges Ukraine To “Fight And Win”
President Trump just flipped the script on Russia’s war in Ukraine now saying Ukraine can win. Plus, a look at the response after President Trump ripp...
Experts Push Back At Trump Admin Over Autism & Tylenol Link
Stunning new language from the White House that links children and autism to Tylenol when used by pregnant women. Plus, President Trump’s message to h...
Trump Attacks Free Speech As CEOs Try To Cash In
Trump indicated he is interested in ridding from the airwaves criticism, mockery, speech and speakers he doesn’t care for. He is no longer only target...
FCC Chair Credits Local TV Stations For Kimmel Suspension
Did we just get a new veiled threat from the FCC chairmen today? President Trump also weighed in, suggesting that network licenses could be pulled if...
Fed Cuts Interest Rates To 4%, Citing “Weakening Job Market”
Rupert Murdoch joins President Trump for his final night in London at a state banquet. Murdoch is facing a $20 billion lawsuit from that same Presiden...
Prosecutor: Suspect’s Mom Says He Became More Left-Leaning
Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin appears in court for the first time as prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. A deluge of new information on the c...
FBI Director Reveals New Details About Alleged Kirk Shooter
The FBI director reveals new details about evidence in the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Plus, what the Kremlin is saying abou...
Utah Officials Urge Political Restraint After Kirk Killing
A 22-year-old has been captured and charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk. How a dinner conversation, a Discord group chat, and a dad help zero in o...
Manhunt Underway For Suspect In Charlie Kirk’s Killing
FBI Director Kash Patel is now headed to Utah to help investigate the assassination of Trump ally Charlie Kirk as the manhunt for the suspect intensif...
Trump: Charlie Kirk Is Dead
Trump ally, conservative activist, founder of Turing Point USA, Charlie Kirk, 31, has been shot and killed in an apparent assassination. We bring you...
WH: Israeli Strike In Qatar Runs Counter To Trump’s Objectives
President Trump is trying to distance himself from an Israeli strike in Qatar, which Israel claims targeted Hamas leaders. Qatar has been a key mediat...
House Cmte. Gets “Birthday Book,” Other Docs From Epstein Estate
The infamous Epstein birthday book is now in the hands of Congress and the page allegedly from President Trump is now public. Plus, the United States...
America’s Weak Jobs Report Flashes Warning Signs About The Economy
The Wall Street Journal is reporting RFK Jr.’s plans to announce a link of Tylenol use during pregnancy to children with autism. Plus, the Trump admin...
Kennedy Struggles To Account For His Promise On Vaccine Access
From shouting matches to RFK Jr. lying to senators, a look at key moments from today’s Capitol Hill hearing. Plus, a look at The Smithsonian exhibits...
Trump Accuses Xi, Putin, Kim Of Conspiring Against U.S.
Jeffrey Epstein trafficking and rape survivors have strong messages as they appear on Capitol Hill detailing what the pedophile did to ruin their live...
Congress Returns To Renewed Fight Over Epstein Files
The Epstein files are back front and center as House Republicans invite survivors of the dead pedophile to Capitol Hill. Plus, when weather is at the...
Sources: Immigration Operation In Chicago Could Start This Week
Officials in Chicago are warning Trump against a major immigration enforcement operation which sources say is set as soon as this week. Plus, is Congr...
Inside The Upheaval At FEMA From Staffer Put On Leave
The nation’s largest pharmacy chains, Walgreens and CVS, are pulling back on who can get a Covid vaccine. A look at how these decisions are a direct r...
Police: 116 Rifle Rounds Recovered In Minneapolis School Shooting
A legal hearing has been set for tomorrow morning over whether Trump can actually fire a Federal Reserve governor for the reason he is citing. Plus, a...
Police: 2 Children Killed, 14 Children & 3 Adults Hurt In Shooting
The United States flag outside the White House has been lowered to half-staff as the nation mourns two children, ages 8 and 10, who were killed in a s...
Lawyer: Fed Governor To Sue Over Trump’s Attempted Firing
President Trump is being threatened with a lawsuit as he keeps up his feud with the Federal Reserve by pushing to fire a Federal Reserve board governo...
House Oversight Committee To Interview Alex Acosta
National Guard troops on DC streets are now armed with rifles as Trump looks to expand his federal police takeover in more US cities. Now some mayors...
DOJ Releases Audio, Transcript Of Maxwell Prison Interview
This afternoon, the Justice Department for the first time released information about Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s interview with Ghislaine M...
Soon: Texas Senate Expected To Pass Trump-Backed Map Favoring GOP
President Trump joined the National Guard and law enforcement at the US Park Police headquarters in a show of support for federal law enforcement. Plu...
Target CEO Stepping Down As Sales Continue To Plunge
A look at why the CEO of the giant retailer Target is stepping down. Plus, former President Obama is endorsing the pending plan by California Democrat...