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Could drones inside schools help stop a mass shooting? CNN's Pete Muntean reports.
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Could drones inside schools help stop a mass shooting? CNN's Pete Muntean reports.

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1,270,093 views • 1 month ago

'The information that has come to light at this point is inexcusable.' Democratic activist Cheyenne Hunt tells Jake Tapper 🦅 why she is withdrawing her endorsement of Graham Platner. Platner 'strongly disputes' any claims of physical intimidation or altercations, his campaign said.
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'The information that has come to light at this point is inexcusable.' Democratic activist Cheyenne Hunt tells Jake Tapper 🦅 why she is withdrawing her endorsement of Graham Platner. Platner 'strongly disputes' any claims of physical intimidation or altercations, his campaign said.

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146,856 views • 6 days ago

A new report from the Anti-Defamation League says 2025 was the third-highest year for antisemitic incidents in the United States. ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt joins Jake Tapper 🦅 to break down the data.
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A new report from the Anti-Defamation League says 2025 was the third-highest year for antisemitic incidents in the United States. ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt joins Jake Tapper 🦅 to break down the data.

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668,066 views • 1 month ago

CNN's Jake Tapper on why he's anchoring The Lead from his office
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CNN's Jake Tapper on why he's anchoring The Lead from his office

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1,389,239 views • 2 months ago

Aaron Rodgers shared Sandy Hook conspiracy theories. Watch the full video here:
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Aaron Rodgers shared Sandy Hook conspiracy theories. Watch the full video here:

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14,207,129 views • 2 years ago

Jake Tapper details how reports of Trump family business deals are raising conflict of interest questions
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Jake Tapper details how reports of Trump family business deals are raising conflict of interest questions

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27,071 views • 2 days ago

'I think that's why our campaign resonated: It was focused on practical things to make people's lives better.' Republican Steve Hilton joins Jake Tapper 🦅 to explain how he is trying to win over Democratic voters in the race to become California's next governor.
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'I think that's why our campaign resonated: It was focused on practical things to make people's lives better.' Republican Steve Hilton joins Jake Tapper 🦅 to explain how he is trying to win over Democratic voters in the race to become California's next governor.

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83,023 views • 8 days ago

CNN's Jake Tapper reports on President Trump selecting a leader of his retribution tour as the acting director of national intelligence.
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CNN's Jake Tapper reports on President Trump selecting a leader of his retribution tour as the acting director of national intelligence.

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89,659 views • 9 days ago

'Her comments shows she has absolutely no remorse. Granting clemency to her was a grave injustice to Colorado, our democracy, and election workers all across this country. It was a bad idea, and I, I'm hoping for the best, but Tina Peters shows herself time and time again.' Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold slams the decision to grant clemency to election denier Tina Peters
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'Her comments shows she has absolutely no remorse. Granting clemency to her was a grave injustice to Colorado, our democracy, and election workers all across this country. It was a bad idea, and I, I'm hoping for the best, but Tina Peters shows herself time and time again.' Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold slams the decision to grant clemency to election denier Tina Peters

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77,736 views • 10 days ago

Jewish student tells Jake Tapper 🦅 she doesn't feel safe at MIT
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Jewish student tells Jake Tapper 🦅 she doesn't feel safe at MIT

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8,735,385 views • 2 years ago

A newly released transcript reveals former AG Pam Bondi told Congress that acting AG Todd Blanche was responsible for overseeing the public release of the Epstein files. Elie Honig joins Jake Tapper 🦅 to break down what else Bondi told lawmakers behind closed doors.
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A newly released transcript reveals former AG Pam Bondi told Congress that acting AG Todd Blanche was responsible for overseeing the public release of the Epstein files. Elie Honig joins Jake Tapper 🦅 to break down what else Bondi told lawmakers behind closed doors.

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53,110 views • 7 days ago

'Were these serious charges? Absolutely, we wouldn't have a plea deal today if they weren't. That said, you cannot ignore the politics.' CNN's Jamie Gangel joins Jake Tapper 🦅 to react after John Bolton reaches a plea deal over the mishandling of sensitive national security information.
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'Were these serious charges? Absolutely, we wouldn't have a plea deal today if they weren't. That said, you cannot ignore the politics.' CNN's Jamie Gangel joins Jake Tapper 🦅 to react after John Bolton reaches a plea deal over the mishandling of sensitive national security information.

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48,404 views • 7 days ago

'This is what happens when my Republican colleagues actually stand up on behalf of the American people.' Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin joins Jake Tapper 🦅 after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ is 'not moving forward' with Trump’s $1.776B 'anti-weaponization' fund.
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'This is what happens when my Republican colleagues actually stand up on behalf of the American people.' Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin joins Jake Tapper 🦅 after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ is 'not moving forward' with Trump’s $1.776B 'anti-weaponization' fund.

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60,318 views • 9 days ago

New allegations against Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Plater in The New York Times. Jake Tapper 🦅 and the panel discuss.
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New allegations against Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Plater in The New York Times. Jake Tapper 🦅 and the panel discuss.

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45,918 views • 7 days ago

'I've had zero interaction with him and that's a concern. This is an important role.' GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick joins Jake Tapper 🦅 to discuss Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence.
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'I've had zero interaction with him and that's a concern. This is an important role.' GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick joins Jake Tapper 🦅 to discuss Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence.

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39,938 views • 6 days ago

What ordinary Gazans think about Hamas
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What ordinary Gazans think about Hamas

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5,702,123 views • 2 years ago

'The early parts of any outbreak are most essential. And unfortunately, that's not a good time for on-the-job training.' Dr. Ashish Jha joins Jake Tapper 🦅 to react to new CNN reporting that a penile implant specialist
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'The early parts of any outbreak are most essential. And unfortunately, that's not a good time for on-the-job training.' Dr. Ashish Jha joins Jake Tapper 🦅 to react to new CNN reporting that a penile implant specialist

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141,744 views • 27 days ago

'I am concerned and frustrated over again another potential deal, a negotiation for a negotiation where we're going to unfreeze Iranian assets and give them billions of dollars to be able to control proxies again and to rebuild their ballistic missile program, never mind their drone program, which is incredibly deadly... if what we get from this initial deal is just going back to where we were before, where Iran did not control the strait of Hormuz, then what has been accomplished?' Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz reacts to President Trump's proposed agreement with Iran.
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'I am concerned and frustrated over again another potential deal, a negotiation for a negotiation where we're going to unfreeze Iranian assets and give them billions of dollars to be able to control proxies again and to rebuild their ballistic missile program, never mind their drone program, which is incredibly deadly... if what we get from this initial deal is just going back to where we were before, where Iran did not control the strait of Hormuz, then what has been accomplished?' Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz reacts to President Trump's proposed agreement with Iran.

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79,608 views • 17 days ago

'If LIV is going out on their own, there's no real incentive for the PGA Tour to hand them an olive branch.' Golf journalist Daniel Rapaport talks to Jake Tapper 🦅 about golfers attempting to return to the PGA Tour amid uncertainty about the future of LIV.
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'If LIV is going out on their own, there's no real incentive for the PGA Tour to hand them an olive branch.' Golf journalist Daniel Rapaport talks to Jake Tapper 🦅 about golfers attempting to return to the PGA Tour amid uncertainty about the future of LIV.

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190,710 views • 1 month ago

'That meddlesome comedian has been rid. Who's next? And how long will corporate America's chieftains sully their reputations to please one leader?' Jake Tapper 🦅 reports on the timeline of Stephen Colbert's last show and President Trump's criticism of the host.
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'That meddlesome comedian has been rid. Who's next? And how long will corporate America's chieftains sully their reputations to please one leader?' Jake Tapper 🦅 reports on the timeline of Stephen Colbert's last show and President Trump's criticism of the host.

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116,426 views • 28 days ago