The Lead with Jake Tapper

A vote on a stopgap funding bill which would avoid a government shutdown exposes a major fracture among congressional Democrats who are unhappy with how party leaders are taking on Trump. Plus, President Trump visits the Department of Justice and delivers a norm-shattering speech.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A top Trump administration official is in Moscow trying to get a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal closer to the finish line. President Trump says the progress is promising but is Putin just stringing everybody along? Plus, agencies across the federal government are facing a deadline today to explain how they plan to carry out mass layoffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions between the United States and European allies were on full display inside the Oval Office after President Trump promised to fight back even more after Canada and Europe retaliated against Trump's tariffs. Plus, updates on a potential government shutdown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump threatens Canada with yet another tariff as markets go on another wild ride. Peter Navarro, a top trade advisor to Trump, joins to discuss what Trump’s strategy may be. Also, is there a White House push to restore gun rights to actor Mel Gibson who was convicted of domestic violence?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Markets plunge one day after Trump would not say whether he thinks the United States is headed for a recession. Plus, Musk says his platform X, formerly Twitter, was hit by a cyber attack.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One day after easing most tariffs President Trump is now slapping northern neighbors with a new round. Plus, a reported explosive Trump cabinet meeting with a tense moment between Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First it was just auto imports, then it was tariffs on Mexico, now President Trump is saying all imports under the trade deal with Mexico and Canada are suspended. What made him flip? The markets react to every single twitch the President makes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After an urgent call with Canada’s prime minster and conversations with America’s big three carmakers, Trump is delaying auto tariffs only. But, what about everything else from gas to electronics? We examine how consumers could be hit hard. Plus, a look at how DOGE eliminating roles at NOAA could hurt lifesaving forecasts when the next storm rolls in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look at what to expect at Trump’s first address to Congress in his second term, including what special guests are expected to attend as well as who is boycotting the speech. Plus, Trump’s long-threatened tariffs on Mexico and Canada took effect today and concerns of a global trade war grow as the DOW Index fell 670 points.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine’s president says the war with Russia is far from over which ignited a stinging response from President Trump. We examine what this back and fourth could mean for future United States support for Ukraine as well as the survival of Ukraine. Plus, a look at the attempt by DOGE to charge another federal agency millions of dollars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices