The Lead with Jake Tapper

A man named CJ Rice is finally free after spending 12 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The podcast also covers Putin's win in the Russian elections, violence and chaos in Haiti, and legal struggles faced by Trump. Additionally, there are discussions on school tensions, a volcanic eruption, health updates, and access to birth control.

Legal drama unfolds as top prosecutor resigns in Trump's GA election case, leaving questions on the case's future. Also, discussion on devastating tornadoes in the Midwest.

Legal battles involving Trump in federal court, delay in Hush Money trial, arguments on Presidential Records Act, Trump's behavior in court, reflections on loss and empathy from President Biden, SpaceX's Starship test flight, debate over aid to Israel in Congress, focus on reproductive rights in 2024 campaign, seeking accountability for a tragic incident

Six charges have been dismissed in the election subversion case in Fulton County, Georgia. A judge says a lack of detail led to his decision. What does this mean for the rest of Fani Willis's case? Plus, a bill forcing TikTok to cut ties with China passes in the House with huge bipartisan support. But, will it pass in the Senate? And, should the U.S. Senate be in the business of banning companies?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special counsel Robert Hur could have brought charges against President Biden and today explained on Capitol Hill why he did not. Republicans asked why there weren’t charges despite a report finding Joe Biden knowingly mishandled classified documents. Democrats accused Hurt of playing politics with his report. Plus, why did the Justice Department release a transcript of Biden's interview with Robert Hur just as the special counsel was showing up on Capitol Hill? We break down what the transcript reveals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Trump Employee 5”, a man named Brian Butler, an employee of Trump for 20 years, is a central witness in the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents. He is now speaking publicly because he believes that voters should hear the truth about his former boss and the case before the November election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The man Trump belittles as Sleepy Joe seemed quite fiery last night as the president tries to flip the script launching a campaign blitz just one day after his forceful State of the Union address. Plus, Donald Trump's one-on-one at Mar-a-Lago today, meeting with Hungary's Viktor Orban, the authoritarian leader known for anti-immigration nationalist rhetoric and who often cozies up to Vladimir Putin. Also, see what happened when CNN confronted Israeli protesters determined to make sure little food, if any, makes it into Gaza despite the overwhelming humanitarian crisis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is expected to deliver his State of the Union address tonight in a high-stakes moment to convince voters to give him a second term in the White House. The president's speech is expected to include calls for higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy. He also plans to take a swipe at former President Donald Trump, vow to restore Roe and acknowledge his age.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki Haley exits and clears the way for a Biden-Trump rematch. The president is making a play for her voters while Donald Trump is racking up some new GOP endorsements including a big one from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Also, a look at the chances of a third-party candidate jumping into this race this hour. The chief strategist for No Labels party joins.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Supreme Court unanimously allows Trump on Colorado ballots despite January 6th events, with divided opinions. CNN reports on escalating gang violence in Haiti. Analysis of conservative Supreme Court decisions, foreign military assistance challenges, and legal battles surrounding Trump's candidacy and immunity claims.