The Lead with Jake Tapper

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Trump On Tariffs: “There’ll Always Be Changes & Adjustments” Mar 08, 2025

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One day after easing most tariffs President Trump is now slapping northern neighbors with a new round. Plus, a reported explosive Trump cabinet meeting with a tense moment between Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Republicans Warn About Uncertainty Around Trump’s Tariffs Mar 07, 2025

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First it was just auto imports, then it was tariffs on Mexico, now President Trump is saying all imports under the trade deal with Mexico and Canada are suspended. What made him flip? The markets react to every single twitch the President makes.

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Trump Delays Auto Tariffs On Mexico & Canada For One Month Mar 06, 2025

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After an urgent call with Canada’s prime minster and conversations with America’s big three carmakers, Trump is delaying auto tariffs only. But, what about everything else from gas to electronics? We examine how consumers could be hit hard. Plus, a look at how DOGE eliminating roles at NOAA could hurt lifesaving forecasts when the next storm rolls in.

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Tonight: Trump’s First Address To Congress Since Returning To Power Mar 05, 2025

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A look at what to expect at Trump’s first address to Congress in his second term, including what special guests are expected to attend as well as who is boycotting the speech. Plus, Trump’s long-threatened tariffs on Mexico and Canada took effect today and concerns of a global trade war grow as the DOW Index fell 670 points.

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Trump: Zelensky Should “Be More Appreciative” Mar 04, 2025

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Ukraine’s president says the war with Russia is far from over which ignited a stinging response from President Trump. We examine what this back and fourth could mean for future United States support for Ukraine as well as the survival of Ukraine. Plus, a look at the attempt by DOGE to charge another federal agency millions of dollars.

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Zelensky Leaves WH Early After Oval Office Shouting Match Mar 01, 2025

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A hostile meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Oval Office devolved into a shouting match. Now, so many questions emerge about what comes next. Is this relationship irreparably broken and what does this mean for a potential ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russia?

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Trump: Discussions With British PM “Tremendously Productive” Feb 28, 2025

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Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife are found dead in their home and police say circumstances are suspicious enough in nature to require an investigation. Plus, President Trump holds court with the prime minister of Britain to largely discuss the future of the conflict in Ukraine.

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New Trump Admin Memo Lays Out Mass Firing Plans Feb 27, 2025

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The very first Cabinet meeting of Trump’s second term shows a noteworthy performance of Elon Musk. We examine what Elon Musk revealed about Trump telling him to be more aggressive. Plus, a death from the measles outbreak in Texas is recorded. It is the first death in the United States from measles in a decade.

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WH Claims Unity On Musk’s Email Demand Despite Mixed Messages Feb 26, 2025

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Technology experts quit en mass from DOGE. Skilled workers who say they refuse to legitimize DOGE’s budget slashing actions and attempts to gain access to Americans’ personal data. Plus, another close call at an airport calls into question what is happening with air travel recently.

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Macron: Any Peace Deal Must Be “Assessed, Checked, And Verified” Feb 25, 2025

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A look at the 500 billion dollar investment by Apple in a major expansion project for the tech company. Plus, a controversial hire by President Trump by putting Dan Bongino in place as the deputy director of the FBI. We examine what the former secret service agent turned MAGA podcaster will be in charge of.

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