The Lead with Jake Tapper

A bipartisan Senate border deal is at risk of death with Donald Trump urging senate Republicans to kill it so he can use the border as a central campaign issue against Joe Biden. Also, CNN is on the ground in the streets of Ecuador where gang violence plagues the country. This month gunman took over a TV station. Also, what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly said on a hot mic that could ruin negotiations to free hostages held by Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki Haley gets ready to make her new pitch in South Carolina about why she believes she should stay in the race despite losses in both Iowa and New Hampshire. Plus, a big endorsement for President Biden today as his campaign sees 2024 closing in on a two-man race between Biden and Donald Trump. Also, Russia accuses Ukraine of shooting down a military plane, allegedly killing all 74 on board.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dean Phillips, Democratic congressman of Minnesota, joins to discuss what a successful result in the New Hampshire primary would look like and the importance of a large Democrat field of candidates. Plus, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley face off in New Hampshire tomorrow. CNN's John King asks Trump loyalists why they're so eager to vote for him again in 2024.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Tim Scott is expected to endorse Donald Trump, even though Nikki Haley appointed him to the Senate. Four days before the all important New Hampshire primary, will his pick make a difference? Plus, President Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke for the first time in nearly a month as Netanyahu openly rejects the U.S.-backed plan for the future of Gaza and the Palestinian people and the possibility of a Palestinian state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Justice Department is out with its new Uvalde report and some families of victims killed that day speak out about the long list of failures the attorney general is calling out. Plus, a look at Donald Trump's latest immunity defense that presidents can do anything even when they cross the line. Also, Israel’s disturbing find in Gaza during a search mission to find hostages.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look at Donald Trump’s outburst in court when the woman who the court concluded he of sexually abused and defamed took the stand. Also, at the White House, President Biden met with leaders of the House and Senate as Senate Republicans urged House Republicans to take a deal on immigration and the border. Plus, a look at how often it is that students who are the ones preventing planned classroom attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a blowout victory for Trump in Iowa, New Hampshire is next as Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley vow to stay in the fight. We go inside their campaigns to learn their battle plans after Vivek Ramaswamy and Asa Hutchinson suspend their campaigns. Plus, a new round of strikes on the Iranian-backed Houthi’s in Yemen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight’s The Lead showcast has been pre-empted for coverage of the Iowa caucuses. For recent news updates, be sure to visit CNN’s ‘5 Things’ at: https://edition.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/5-things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran backed Houthi forces vow revenge after the U.S. and U.K. strike against them in Yemen. Will President Biden be ready for what may be next? Also, the chief spokesman for the Red Cross joins to discuss the organization's role in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Plus, will snow and subzero temperatures impact turnout for the Iowa caucuses? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Health Organization recently said it cancelled six planned missions to northern Gaza because requests for safe passage were rejected. This as hunger and disease grip Gaza on the 100th day of the war. Also, Donald Trump gets a second chance, being allowed to speak in the closing arguments at his civil fraud trial. We examine what he said and why the judge shut it down. Plus, one day after Hunter Biden’s shock appearance on Capitol Hill, he is back home facing federal charges and the First Lady is now weighing in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices