The CNN host got a bit theatrical as well in reading a news alert that affected him.

Jake Tapper's on-air reaction to CNN potentially falling under Paramount's umbrella summed up the rueful and uncertain mood of the network.

Jake Tapper broke some unique news to viewers on Thursday's edition of The Lead, telling them that Paramount Skydance is poised to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, and with it, CNN.

CNN is reportedly tightening up its rules on staff hawking their own products on air after Jake Tapper’s intense promotion of his book on Joe Biden turned into a “rolling infomercial.” Tapper, 56, is the host of CNN’s The Lead,

Jake Tapper issued a major update involving CNN's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, live on air Thursday, breaking the news that Paramount emerged victorious in its bid for the entertainment conglomerate.

CNN anchor Jake Tapper responded to criticism from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth of the media coverage of the deaths of six U.S. service members.