The Lead with Jake Tapper

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has privately made clear to other top Trump advisers that the US needs to find an off-ramp from the war with Iran, according to sources. Plus, Todd Blanche could be confirmed for the next attorney general after securing enough Republica ...  Show more

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has privately made clear to other top Trump advisers that the US needs to find an off-ramp from the war with Iran, according to sources. Plus, Todd Blanche could be confirmed for the next attorney general after securing enough Republica ...  Show more

Breaking with norms and straight down party lines, Republicans in the Senate vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt. Plus, foodborne outbreaks spread across the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Michigan’s race for United States Senate is now set. Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins the democratic primary and will now face off against former seven term congressman Mike Rogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Pressure is mounting for Ohio Republican congressman and former White House aide Max Miller to end his congressional reelection bid amid allegations of physical and emotional abuse from his ex-wife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

A look at what’s really in the deal that has two Republican Senate hold outs ready to sign off on Todd Blanche as attorney general. Plus, is President Trump about to fire Jeanine Pirro as the U.S. attorney for Washington DC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices. ...  Show more