The Lead with Jake Tapper

Nonprofits are lining up to sue the Trump administration after they pause federal funds and grants. The White House says Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security won’t be touched. But, what about everything else? Trump aide Stephen Miller joins to discuss the start of this new Trump administration.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration kicks off week number two with two major overhauls. One, who gets to serve in the United States military. Two, who is in the United States illegally with new rules and raids happening nationwide. Plus, tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza return to their homes. But, what are they coming home to?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the battered towns in North Carolina to the burned out neighborhoods in California, President Trump is touring damage on both coasts today but he is also suggesting that he might end the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Months after losing their homes and belongings to Hurricane Helene, families are telling CNN they are still living in limbo unsure of how long the government will help them with hotels as they try to get back on their feet. Plus, new Republican senators come out against President Trump’s pick for secretary of defense Pete Hegseth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just days after getting pardoned by Donald Trump, some January 6th defendants can soon return to the scene of the crime after being invited by a group of House Republicans. Plus, Prince Harry’s lawsuit is settled with a British tabloid and a look at the alleged illegal tactics of phone hacking.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Criticism rises for President Trump’s sweeping pardons for January 6th criminals including those who violently attacked law enforcement officers. Some Republicans are calling the pardons outright wrong but others are focusing their blame on Joe Biden for his pardons including of his family.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A major change of plans for the second inauguration of Donald Trump as plans for an outdoor swearing in have been scraped due to frigid cold temperatures. Plus, the United States Supreme Court is allowing the controversial TikTok ban to remain in place. So, how will it be enforced?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fragile plan is tentatively still in place as disagreements lead to a delay on the final vote for a ceasefire-hostage deal. We bring you new reaction this hour. Plus, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins to discuss updates in the Trump nominee confirmation hearings.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Hamas have reached phase one of a hostage and ceasefire deal. The news was met with joyous celebrations in Gaza and at gatherings at hostage square in Tel Aviv. President Biden confirmed the deal this afternoon noting that it was made possible by negotiators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New danger zones emerge in the Los Angeles area amid fears the dangerous winds are about to pick back up. Plus, lingering questions about the water supply in Los Angeles. Also, could Elon Musk take over TikTok?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices