The Lead with Jake Tapper

President Trump's new threat against the chair of the Federal Reserve. Plus, a second investigation has been launched into former congressman Eric Swalwell. Also, the International Monetary Fund is warning the Iran war could create a global shortage of oil and tip the world into a recession.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New criticism from President Trump as he takes issue with words from the Pope. Plus, two members of Congress are out of their jobs after getting engulfed in sex-related scandals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's wild explanation for a fake AI image depicting him as Jesus. Plus, President Trump's new threat to Iran. Also, Rep. Swalwell announced he plans to resign from Congress following explosive allegations of sexual misconduct against him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's new warning to Iran just one day ahead of peace talks set to begin tomorrow. Plus, one of the most critical moments of the Artemis II mission is just moments away.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First lady Melania Trump delivers a surprise statement, saying the lies about her and Epstein must end. But, why is she making this statement now? Plus, Lebanon is bombarded by a series of new strikes from Israel. Will Netanyahu jeopardize the peace talks set to start in just days?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The vice president is calling the two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran fragile. Today, Iranian state media reports that Iran has stopped oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz because, Iran says, Israel has carried out strikes on Lebanon after the start of the ceasefire.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are hours away from President Trump's deadline for Iran to make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The President just told Fox News that the United States is in heated negotiations over the Iran war.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump hosted a new conference today that lasted nearly 90 minutes in which he wouldn't say whether the war is winding down, calling it a “critical period” that depends on Iran's actions. Plus, the Artemis II crew approaches the moon on their historic mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran's military is now claiming that it has struck a second combat plane today. We bring you the latest details in the urgent search and rescue operation. Plus, CNN is learning from multiple sources that several Cabinet officials could be at risk of being fired.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources tell CNN that President Trump had a tough conversation with now former Attorney General Pam Bondi. Plus, hear from the head of one state election office vowing to take legal action against Trump's crackdown on mail-in voting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A brand new security alert for U.S. citizens in Saudi Arabia warns that hotels, American businesses, and schools could quickly become targets. This as three key NATO allies cut off U.S. access to their bases for Iran operations. Also, the average gas price soars across the nation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the fifth week of the war with Iran, the White House says its four to six week timeline on Iran has not changed. So, is Operation Epic Fury almost over? CNN's experts discuss where the situation stands.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plans are set into motion to pay TSA workers in a matter of days after a record number of them called out in a single day. Plus, breaking details about Tiger Woods being arrested on suspicion of DUI after a serious car crash.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says he is granting Iran a new extension, pausing the  threatened strikes on Iranian power plants. Plus, what the President says about gas prices that keep going up. Also, a look at efforts to end the partial government shutdown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources say Iran is planting mines on Kharg Island before US troops possibly land there. When does the ongoing US troop buildup constitute boots on the ground? Our experts are standing by. Plus, two juries find Meta liable in lawsuits.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NTSB reveals new details about the fire truck that crashed with an Air Canada flight coming in for landing. Our aviation experts join with their analysis. Plus, the puzzling gift President Trump claims he received from Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New footage shows when an Air Canada plane collided with a firetruck on the runway leaving two pilots dead. Plus, ICE agents are now at 14 US airports as TSA workers call out or even quit. Also, President Trump claims the US has 15 points of agreement with Iran that could end the war.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TSA workers are calling out of work at near record levels causing massively long airport lines and it's about to get much worse. Plus, the Pentagon is weighing deploying ground troops to Iran's Kharg Island.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US billionaire President Trump insists the economic pain because of the war is only temporary. An oil executive who was in key meetings today joins. Plus, top intelligence officials were back on Capitol Hill today, pressed about the biggest threats facing the US.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin faced tough questions on Capitol Hill today during a confirmation hearing while trying to separate himself from Kristi Noem, the DHS chief just fired by President Trump. Plus, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard pressed on the underlying evidence, or lack thereof, behind the war with Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's National Counterterrorism Center director resigned from his post today after saying that Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States. This and the latest in Trump's war in Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After weeks of a United States oil blockade, Cuba's electric grid suffered a total collapse. Also, as the war with Iran enters its third week, President Trump is criticizing US allies who say they do not want to be pulled into the conflict.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge just blocked subpoenas in the DOJ's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Plus, Iran ramps up strikes against ships in the Strait of Hormuz.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran warns the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as a tool of pressure against the West amidst the ongoing war. Plus, two attacks on American soil today. One at Old Dominion University that the FBI now says is being investigated as act of terrorism inspired by ISIS. Another attack at a Detroit area synagogue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Projectiles hit four commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway where global oil traffic has been brought to a standstill by Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States has hit ten inactive mine laying boats near the Straight of Hormuz according to President Trump. This as Iran's chokehold of the straight is becoming more dire by the day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump holds a news conference as the war on Iran enters its second week with no clear end in sight. Plus, it seems increasingly probable the United States killed at least 192 students and teachers at an Iranian school.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States and Israeli war against Iran has already seen the deaths of at least 1,200 Iranians which includes dozens of grade school girls, 6 U.S. service members, and 10 Israeli citizens. Plus, the DOJ releases FBI interviews related to Trump sex abuse allegations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump fired Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem after her two heated hearings this week that made him angry, sources say. Plus, updates on the United States war on Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Joint Chiefs of Staff say that the United States will start striking progressively deeper into Iranian territory. It appears that Congress will not stand in the way as the Senate is taking an initial vote to rein in Trump's Iran war powers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest on the war with Iran. How stranded Americans can get out of the Middle East. As Trump pushes ahead in Iran, MAGA backlash grows.  Homeland Secretary Noem defends Minneapolis ICE actions in combative Senate hearing. Voters in AR, NC and TX kick off high-stakes Midterm primaries. Plus, what we learned from the Clinton deposition videos and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the United States continues to carry out strikes against Iran, the war appears to be expanding with the United Kingdom confirming that its base in Cyprus was hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Bill Clinton sat for a closed door deposition with the House Oversight Committee in regard to the panel's investigation into dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The former president today said he only had a brief acquaintance with Epstein that ended years before his crimes came to light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The two leaked photos that broke the rules. A Republican congresswoman snapped images during the closed door deposition of Hillary Clinton. Plus, a look at the Pentagon's ultimatum for the AI company Anthropic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More botched redactions, a high-profile name stepping back from his job, and depositions with the Clintons set to begin tomorrow. A look at the continuing steady stream of fallout from the release of the Epstein files.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump heads to the Capitol for his State of the Union address where he is expected to speak on his plans for the economy and for Iran. Plus, an emotional plea in the search for Nancy Guthrie.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tens of millions of Americans are under storm warnings with some towns getting more than 30 inches of snow. Plus, United States citizens are urged to shelter in place in Mexico after the killing of a cartel kingpin led to widespread violence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One day after the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, police in the United Kingdom say the search of his former home will likely continue until Monday. Plus, the Supreme Court deals a major blow to Trump's economic agenda.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New images of former Prince Andrew appear to show him duck from cameras. The journalist who conducted the damning 2019 interview with Andrew about his alleged ties with dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein joins. Plus, more revelations in the Epstein files this time entangling two Harvard University researchers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les Wexner, the billionaire behind Victoria's Secret, once named as a secondary unindicted co-conspirator in the Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case with notes that there was limited evidence of his involvement, testified today in a congressional deposition.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New tributes for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, a two time presidential candidate who paved the way for so many progressives and African Americans who came after him. Plus, DNA on a glove found two miles from the home of Nancy Guthrie does not match anyone in the FBI's criminal database.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More members of the royal family are wrapped up in the Epstein files. Plus, the glove that could give investigators a new break into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Also, tracing the toxin that was used to kill Alexei Navalny, one of Vladimir Putin's most vocal critics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices