The Lead with Jake Tapper

Is this incredibly hot weather the new normal? At least 27 large wildfires are burning out west, fueled by insanely high temperatures. 70 million Americans from Indiana to Maine are under an alert from that same heat. Plus, Vladimir Putin says he and Kim Jong Un have taken their relationship to a new level. We examine what they are promising each other and what that might mean for the free world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another loss in court today for Donald Trump after New York’s highest court has declined to hear Trump’s appeal on a gag order in his hush money case. Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders joins live to discuss what he wants to hear from pharmaceutical companies about the high cost of Ozempic, a medication for weight loss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden campaign is dropping $50 million on new television ads in battleground states ahead of the presidential election. This as we are 10 days away from the first presidential debate which will air on CNN. Plus, dozens of wildfires burn thousands of acres across California. What is the rest of the summer going to be like?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New information from Catherine, Princess of Wales, who says she’s making good progress against her cancer. Plus, the Supreme Court weighs in on several cases today, but not the January 6th immunity case. Also, with 144 days until the presidential election, House and Senate Republicans unite in support of Donald Trump.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Nancy Pelosi to Taylor Swift, Donald Trump was on a tear behind closed doors meetings with House and Senate Republicans. We bring you direct quotes from Republicans inside those rooms. Plus, Trump’s face-to-face with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, his very first since the 2020 election. Also, new accusations facing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas from a Senate Democrat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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