The Lead with Jake Tapper

Elon Musk exits the White House on the same day as a damning report on his alleged drug use. Plus, President Trump is in Pennsylvania touting a deal that aims to keep steel jobs in the United States. Also, updates on the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s trade war is back on for now after two prior courts briefly shut it down. The issue is on a fast track to the Supreme Court as the Trump White House attacks the judges who ruled against the President. Plus, a tone of defiance at Harvard University commencement ceremony today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Between pardons from prison to government jobs, President Trump extends a pattern of favor to folks who have long pledged their loyalty and today Trump says he is considering yet another favor. Plus, President Trump’s timeline to see if Vladimir Putin is serious about peace.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dramatic new body camera video shows the dramatic capture of wanted inmates who escaped a New Orleans jail. The search is still on for two more from that prison break. Plus, a new manhunt in Arkansas for a former police chief turned felon. How a disguise helped him escape in broad daylight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chaos erupted in Liverpool as a car crashed into a crowd during a football victory parade, prompting an urgent police response. The podcast also examines rising tensions between the U.S. and Russia, especially concerning Ukraine, with Trump’s unexpected criticisms of Putin. Amid these events, the importance of legislative action and community resilience is underscored. Additionally, the rise in measles cases highlights the critical need for vaccinations, while personal stories honor those who have sacrificed for their country.

President Trump threatens huge new tariffs on Europe, claiming that negotiations with European Union countries are going nowhere. Plus, this weekend is the official kickoff to the summer travel season and experts are warning it could be chaotic.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigators are revealing new details about the man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in what the FBI is calling an act of antisemitic terrorism.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Trump’s massive policy bill in peril? Republican holdouts were summoned to the White House this afternoon as party leaders push for a vote. We are learning new details about the closed door meetings. Plus, a tense confrontation occurred at the White House today between President Trump and the president of South Africa.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The clock is ticking for Republicans with just hours until a key meeting and vote on a bill that contains tax and spending cuts. Some GOP hardliners are saying they are standing firm against the plan. Plus, an American veteran has been released by Venezuela where he was wrongfully detailed.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump works the phones and gets what could be a breakthrough in Russia’s war against Ukraine. According to Trump the two sides are ready to negotiate. Plus, brand new details on the Mexican training ship that hit the Brooklyn Bridge killing two people on the vessel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices