The United States military is again striking Iran as the remains of the ceasefire appear to be crumbling. US Central Command is saying these strikes were at the direction of President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Woman Who Dated Graham Platner Says He Raped Her in 2021
08/07/2026 | 1 h 30 min
Two women speak with CNN to allege violent experiences with Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner. Planter denies the allegations and shows no signs of heeding calls from Democrats to step down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump’s Red Card Phone Call Stirs Political Storm Around World Cup
07/07/2026 | 1 h 36 min
President Trump gets FIFA to reverse a decision that banned a player from team USA, igniting questions about integrity of the tournament. Plus, new disturbing claims about Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DC’s Capitol Fourth Concert Expected to Go On Despite Heat Wave
04/07/2026 | 1 h 30 min
Cancelled parades, delayed fireworks, and even the Great American State Fair put on hold all because of dangerous heat not letting up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Philadelphia Declares Heat Health Emergency, Shortens July 4 Parade
03/07/2026 | 1 h 29 min
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool vandalism case reaches a new level after an Olympic canoeist is indicted by a grand jury and now faces a felony charge of destruction of property. Plus, thousands are without electricity as temperatures soar into the triple digits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.