The Lead with Jake Tapper

George Clooney discusses concerns around Joe Biden's nomination for 2024, sparking calls for him to step aside. GOP selects 2020 electors as delegates. Topics also include tragic crossbow murder, weight loss drug risks, and Biden's cognitive health scrutiny.

Democratic lawmakers are divided over supporting Joe Biden's presidential bid, with concerns over his electability, performance, and age. Biden's health worries and internal debates within the Democratic Party are discussed, along with efforts to hide signs of aging. Trump's return to the campaign scene with a watered-down platform, Rudy Giuliani's financial troubles, and weight loss drug studies are also covered.

A shouting match erupted inside the White House briefing room today as the press secretary faced blistering questions over President Biden’s health. This as Biden hits back at critics in a letter to congressional Democrats. Plus, from the Texas coast to major cities, Hurricane Beryl roars ashore and now millions are without power.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden rallies supporters in a key battleground state promising he is in this race for the long haul. Is that enough to calm the growing number of Democrats who want Biden off the ticket? Plus, a conservative plan lays out sweeping plans for a second Trump term. But, Trump now says he doesn’t even like some of it. What’s going on?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As concerns over Biden’s reelection bid grow, Biden told Democratic governors during a meeting at the White House on Wednesday that part of his plan going forward is to stop scheduling events after 8 p.m. so that he can get more sleep, according to several sources. Plus, we take you inside the elections in England, including who looks to be the next UK prime minister.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden speaks at an event at the White House as numerous Democrats officials are expressing panic and many are starting saying out loud that if Biden stays on the ticket, the ticket will lose and bring many Democrats down with it. This as Biden says he is “absolutely not” considering stepping down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We break down the details on the first congressional Democrat to speak out on the record that President Biden should drop out of the 2024 race. This as several Democratic governors push for a meeting with the president to discuss the 2024 election. Plus, the sentencing for Donald Trump in the New York hush money cover up case has now been delayed by months.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a huge decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump has limited immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts he took as president including possibly some efforts he took to overturn the election. We break down what this means for pending cases against the former president. Plus, Democrats in Washington D.C. and across the country are panicking over whether they can continue with Biden as the nominee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We provide the latest post-debate analysis after former President Trump and President Biden debated on CNN last night. Our panel discusses reports of White House staff feeling deflated after the debates and what the next steps for Democrats in the 2024 election could be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Continuing the countdown to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, and Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices