The Lead with Jake Tapper

President Trump and his top national security officials meet behind closed doors about the next steps for Venezuela. This comes as lawmakers from both parties are raising grave concerns about a follow-up strike on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean where the US military killed survivors of the first strike.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is escalating his already aggressive immigration crackdown in the wake of the shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, DC. He’s taking an even closer look at immigrants legally in the United States and those waiting to get in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this deep dive, Andrew McCabe, former FBI deputy director, shares critical counterterrorism insights after a targeted attack on two National Guardsmen in D.C. alongside Senator Jim Justice, who expresses heartfelt concern for the injured troops and discusses potential military responses. They analyze the investigation's progress, the suspect's identification, and implications for national security. McCabe emphasizes the need for interagency cooperation, while Justice highlights the importance of troop safety amidst this troubling incident.

Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, discusses the urgent need for health care reform as ACA subsidies expire, criticizing Republican resistance. Paula Hancox reports from Abu Dhabi, revealing that U.S. and Ukraine might finally be nearing a peace plan with Russia. Sarah Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants, shares insights on the Thanksgiving travel rush and current air travel challenges, including staffing shortages and traveler behavior tips. The conversation highlights the intersection of health care and international diplomacy.

A federal judge tosses the indictments against two perceived Trump opponents, former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. A look at why the judge says the Trump loyalists behind those indictments was unlawfully appointed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Polar opposites of the American political spectrum, Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, meet at the White House. Also, a look into what the people of Ukraine want from the resolution to the war. Plus, the holiday rush begins one week out from Thanksgiving.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can the United States have a stronger than expected jobs report while the unemployment rate went up? Plus, the Justice Department opens up yet another mortgage fraud investigation, this one involving Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of California.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So, when will America finally see the highly-anticipated Epstein files? Who are the pedophile's clients? How much data will be redacted? Attorney General Pam Bondi is weighing in. Plus, updates in the criminal case against former FBI director James Comey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First the House and now the Senate is voting possibly as soon as tonight on the Epstein files and releasing them. This as lawmakers agree it is time see everything the Justice Department has on the dead pedophile and sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and any other accomplice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republicans have Trump’s blessing after he now says he wants them to release the Epstein files. But, why make America wait? Plus, is the criminal case against former FBI director James Comey tainted? A judge is raising questions about profound investigative missteps.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices