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Five Charged in Alleged Plot Against White House UFC Fight
2026-06-17 | 1h 29 mins.
Five men are in custody after the FBI said it foiled a plot to attack the UFC fight night event at the White House on Sunday. The plan allegedly included using a drone to drop explosives and snipers to hit high-value targets in the ensuing panic.
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VP JD Vance Joins to Discuss Iran Agreement
2026-06-16 | 1h 33 mins.
As questions mount about what exactly is in the Iran agreement, Vice President JD Vance joins to try and clear up any confusion. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence also joins to share his reactions to the breaking news out of Iran.
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America’s Largest Energy Hub is Running Out of Oil
2026-06-13 | 1h 30 mins.
According to a senior administration official, the Trump administration is feeling good about its dealings with Iran. So, what’s holding up the next stage? Plus, Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire.
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Trump Taps U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for Top Intelligence Post
2026-06-12 | 1h 30 mins.
President Trump claims, yet again, that a new deal with Iran is just days away. Did two nights of strikes actually lead to a breakthrough? Plus, the World Cup is officially underway and CNN takes you to the action.
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NYT: Inside White House Crisis Meetings Over the Epstein Files
2026-06-10 | 1h 29 mins.
One of the richest men in the world took questions today about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. This as the New York Times is revealing a freakout at the White House about Epstein as they tried to contain the fallout. Plus, a look at the recent drops in the stock market.
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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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