The Lead with Jake Tapper

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Supreme Court Limits Ability Of Judges To Stop Trump Jun 28, 2025

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In a major win for President Trump, the Supreme Court limits the power of lower courts to block Trump’s agenda. That wasn’t the only controversial decision made by the court today. Plus, Senate Republicans say they will vote on Trump’s massive policy bill in the next 24 hours.

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Trump: “Hope” Congress Can Pass Agenda Bill By July 4 Jun 27, 2025

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CNN has new reprint on efforts to bring Iran to the negotiating table for nuclear talks. Plus, Republicans are forced to go back to the drawing board, to a degree, on Trump’s agenda bill.

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Trump Maintains U.S. Strikes Destroyed Iran Nuclear Program Jun 26, 2025

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President Trump continues to insist the United States destroyed Iran’s nuclear sites. Also, President Trump attacks journalists, and singled out CNN, for reporting the news. Plus, Democratic socialist Zohran Mamadani is poised to win the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor. The formal outcome won’t be known until at least July 1, when New York City releases the initial ranked-choice results.

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Trump Lashes Out Against Israel, Iran Amid Fragile Ceasefire Jun 25, 2025

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According to an early US intelligence assessment, the United States strikes on Iran did not destroy their nuclear sites. Instead, only setting back their program by months. The White House is strongly pushing back tonight. What does this all mean for the next steps in the region?

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Missiles Fired From Iran Toward U.S. Base in Qatar Intercepted Jun 24, 2025

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President Trump has just weighed in on Truth Social regarding Iran’s attempted retaliation for the U.S. strike on its nuclear facilities this weekend. The Israeli military has issued a new evacuation warning for Tehran. Plus, oil prices have dropped and stocks have risen following Iran’s intercepted strike on a U.S. base.

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Massive Crowds Of Protesters Gathered In Tehran Jun 21, 2025

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Talks between European and Iranian officials just wrapped up and Iran says diplomacy could easily be achieved if President Trump tells Israel to stop striking Iran. Plus, Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has been released after spending over three months at a detention center.

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Israel: At Least 271 Hospitalized After Iranian Strikes Jun 20, 2025

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After days of keeping the world guessing whether the United States will take military action against Iran, President Trump now says he will decide within the next two weeks. This as the White House claims Iran has never been closer to having a nuclear weapon. CNN has teams on the ground at the White House, in Iran, and in Israel.

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Trump Says No Decision Yet On Potential Iran Strike Jun 19, 2025

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Moments ago President Trump wrapped up his meeting with his top security officials after telling CNN that he has not yet made a final decision on whether or not the US should strike Iran. A top Democrat and top Republican join live to discuss what that military response might look like.

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Sources: Trump Considering U.S. Military Action In Iran Jun 18, 2025

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The President just wrapped up a meeting with his national security team in the Situation Room as he calls for Iran’s unconditional surrender. This as officials say Trump is warming to the idea of using United States assets to strike Iranian nuclear facilities.

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U.S. Attorney: Minnesota Suspect Stalked Victims “Like Prey” Jun 17, 2025

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Authorities lay out for the first time just how Saturday’s attacks unfolded in the shootings of two Democratic Minnesota lawmakers. Plus, President Trump is meeting with key allies as the United States moves warships to the Middle East and Israel and Iran launch new strikes. Is there an end to the conflict in sight? The President weighs in on potential negotiations and US involvement.

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