Jake Tapper News Update - September 3, 2025

Washington, D.C. - CNN anchor Jake Tapper made headlines today with a mix of hard-hitting journalism, a prime-time game-show appearance, and personal social-media moments.

At CNN’s Washington bureau, Tapper conducted a televised interview with Virginia state Senator Winsome Earle-Sears regarding proposed Medicaid cuts under recent federal tax legislation. When Tapper cited estimates that roughly 350,000 Virginians could lose coverage, Earle-Sears insisted no one would be removed from the rolls “unless that’s something that they choose”.

In the evening, Tapper stepped out of the newsroom and into the spotlight as a contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The special episode, “In the Hot Seat: Jake Tapper & Kaitlan Collins,” aired September 3, showcasing Tapper’s quick wit and broad knowledge in a celebrity edition hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

On social media, Tapper marked his 19th wedding anniversary with a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Happy anniversary to my Jenny Benny, 19 years of love and laughter ❤️ I’m so lucky.” The message drew widespread well-wishes from followers. Earlier in the day, Tapper shared an Instagram photo announcing an October 9 conversation with journalist John Miller at the 92nd Street Y to discuss his book Race Against Terror.