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Melania Trump Calls on Congress to Hold Hearing for Epstein Victims
10/04/2026 | 1h 29 mins.
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?
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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire on Shaky Ground Amid Continued Attacks
09/04/2026 | 1h 31 mins.
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.
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Trump: Iranian Civilization “Will Die” if Deal Isn’t Made by 8PM ET
08/04/2026 | 1h 36 mins.
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.
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Trump to Iran: Strike Deal, or Bridges & Power Will Be “Decimated”
07/04/2026 | 1h 35 mins.
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.
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U.S. Searching for Crew Member After F-15 Downed in Iran
04/04/2026 | 1h 31 mins.
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.
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About The Lead with Jake Tapper

CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.

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