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CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip

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Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.
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Episodes

Trump & Defense Chief Claim Iran War Is Popular with Americans

As gas prices hit a new high in the third month of the war and polls hit new lows, the administration says the war is a popular one. Plus, while the FCC targets ABC after Jimmy Kimmel’s joke, the president suggests to fire him or else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 01, 202647 min

Hegseth, Lawmakers Spar Over Whether War is “Quagmire”

A war reckoning and a defense secretary turning partisan when confronted for answers on Capitol Hill. Plus, a Trump foe turns himself in. Do Americans approve of the latest stop on the president’s retribution tour? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 202647 min

DOJ: Comey’s Post of Seashells Amounts to Threat on Trump’s Life

The DOJ secures another indictment against Trump foe James Comey over his post that made waves. Plus, the FCC targets ABC with an extraordinary move after Jimmy Kimmel’s joke infuriates the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 202647 min

Trump’s Polls Spiral as More Question His Competence

More Americans are questioning the president’s mental acuity as his late night rants get more unhinged and his war gets more indefinite. Plus, the Trump administration is bringing back firing squads for federal executions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 202647 min

Trump Refuses to Give Iran War Timeline

They accused Hunter Biden of profiting off the presidency and now Trump’s son is doing a victory lap from it. Plus, instead of setting more deadlines or promising it will be over soon, Trump is suggesting the end of the Iran war is indefinite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 202647 min

U.S. Navy Secretary Ousted After Months of Tension with Hegseth

Pete Hegseth keeps replacing his military leadership in the middle of the war. Plus, the president baselessly declares Virginia’s elections rigged as some Republicans are furious that he started the map battle in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 202647 min

Sources: Iran’s Silence Sparked Trump to Extend Ceasefire

Donald Trump drops his deadline and extends the ceasefire without any apparent concessions from Iran. Plus, Virginia votes to potentially give Democrats four new seats in a fight the president began. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202647 min

WSJ: Aides Kept Trump Out of War Room Fearing His Impatience

From his rhetoric to new reporting that he was kept out of the room, is Donald Trump a hindrance to ending this war? Plus, when will Americans see $3 gas again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 202646 min

Trump Says $4 Gas Prices in U.S. Are “Not Very High”

Why the cost of America’s war against Iran is taking its toll. Plus, the defense secretary compares Donald Trump to Jesus to attack scrutiny of the war. Also, more Democrats than ever vote against military funding for Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 202646 min

Pope Intensifies Calls for Peace Amid Attacks from Trump, GOP

A come to Jesus moment in American politics as Republicans lecture the pope while the microscope turns to MAGA’s religion. Plus, Donald Trump is reportedly sending more troops to the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 202646 min

Trump Hints at U.S.-Iran Talks “In Two Days”

Donald Trump picks more fights including against a global ally as pressure mounts in the war. Plus, as the President’s behavior gets more erratic more of MAGA turns on him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 202647 min

Official: U.S. Navy Has at Least 15 Ships That May Be Used in Blockade

Donald Trump’s war takes a dangerous new turn. Plus, from blasphemous to the antichrist, backlash forces the President to delete a post likening himself to Jesus. Also, is the far-right nationalist movement dying around the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 202646 min

Trump Posts New Warning for Iran

The president is on a warpath against his own base and anyone asking questions about the war as he tries to engineer a win and an exit from Iran. Plus, a look at whether Israel is helping or hurting America’s efforts in the region. This as a majority of Americans now have a negative view of Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 202647 min

Trump Suspends Iran Attacks; Backs Down on Threat of “Hell”

Donald Trump announces a two-week ceasefire ahead of his deadline to strike Iran’s most vulnerable targets. Plus, the President threatens an entire civilization, rhetoric that sends a shock through the world about America’s values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 08, 202647 min

Trump’s Deadline Looms as Iran Rejects Ceasefire Proposal

The madman theory or a misunderstanding of the conflict? Less than 24 hours before Trump’s deadline, the threats against Iran escalate. Plus, the President threatens to put a journalist behind bars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 07, 202654 min

NYT: U.S. Black Hawk Helicopter Hit by Iranian Ground Fire

The war in Iran is now even more of a challenge after a U.S. fighter jet is shot down. A look at what this says about Iran’s capabilities and President Trump’s timeline to get out. Plus, Pete Hegseth’s big purge at the Pentagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 04, 202646 min

Trump: Core Objectives in Iran Are “Nearing Completion”

President Trump used familiar talking points in his first address to the nation on the Iran war, telling Americans the war is “nearing completion” and projected another two or three weeks of involvement. However, Trump signaled that the US is prepared to intensity its military response in the remaining time period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 02, 20261 hr 31 min

Markets Rally as Optimism Grows for End to Iran War

After stocks surge on Wall Street the President says he’s achieved the goal in Iran. Is this winning and what about the Strait of Hormuz? Also, a judge rules the White House ballroom construction has to stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 01, 202647 min

Cracks Deepen Within GOP, MAGA Over War With Iran

The war with Iran is a war of contradicting messages. Who is the United States negotiating with? Plus, it’s week five in Iran and as troop deployments ramp up some on the right say it’s time to wind things down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 202646 min

DHS Funding Deal Collapses With Some TSA Lines 4+ Hours

No vote in the House for the deal the Senate reached and travelers have had it. Plus, with a fierce debate about sending ground troops to Iran, why did Secretary Rubio say that objectives can be achieved without ground troops? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 202646 min

Trump Extends Deadline For Iran To Open Strait Of Hormuz

Conflicting messages from the White House as a deadline gets extended and the president downplays the war’s economic toll. Plus, Trump declares an emergency and says he’ll pay TSA agents. Should he have done it sooner in this shutdown standoff? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 202647 min

Polls: Most Americans Say Trump Made Wrong Decision On Iran

New polls show most Americans are largely against Donald Trump’s war as the clocks tick on his deadline. Plus, the President once blasted Barack Obama for cash payments to Iran, now his administration is defending a $14 billion windfall to Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 202647 min

1,000 U.S. Soldiers From Army’s 82nd Airborne To Deploy To Mideast

Donald Trump considers sending even more troops to the Middle East for a victory he’s already declared. Plus, the president’s approval drops to the lowest of this term as Democrats in Mar-a-Lago’s district look to flip a seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 202647 min

Trump, Who’s Deploying More Troops, Says “We’ve Won” Iran War

The president deploys thousands more to the Middle East as the US prepares for worst case scenarios with Iran. Plus, Bill Maher gets selected for the Mark Twain award but the White House says he’s not getting it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 202646 min

Trump Seeks Additional $200B From Congress For Iran War

The escalation ladder continues after Israel strikes a major target. Is the president in danger of losing control and will the Pentagon’s $200 billion request become a referendum on the war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 202647 min
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