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

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.
Mar 21, 2026
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?
Mar 20, 2026
The intelligence official who quit in protest over Iran explains his claims. Plus, Donald Trump’s justification for going to war is under scrutiny in the spotlight. Also, Trump’s pick to replace Kristi Noem promises changes but one of his Republican colleagues isn’t buying it.
Mar 19, 2026
A top Trump official quits in protest over the Iran war, suggesting the President was duped. Also, Trump asked for NATO’s help, now he rejects their help after allies reject him.
Mar 18, 2026
Trump threatened them, tariffed them, and insisted he doesn’t need them, but now Trump is calling on NATO allies to assist against Iran. Plus, from the price of oil to the price of battle, is the President underestimating the impact of this war?
Mar 17, 2026
In a major escalation, the United States strikes military targets on a key Iranian island and the President says American Navy ships will soon patrol the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the Pentagon makes claims that contradict what’s happening on the ground.
Mar 14, 2026
The nation is on edge after an attack at a synagogue and a shooting at a university that is putting America on high alert for terror. Plus, the President brags about high oil prices while Iran’s new leader purportedly threatens the US with an economic hit.
Mar 13, 2026
The President declares victory in Iran as Epic Fury takes on a new label and some Republicans are eager for it to be over. Plus, America’s own assessment suggests the US is behind the bombing of a school in Iran.
Mar 12, 2026
The skepticism to Donald Trump’s war grows louder as Iran is laying miles of mines in the world’s most important waterway for oil in a massive escalation.
Mar 11, 2026
As the pressure mounts, Donald Trump is all over the place on the status of the war, from very complete to not enough wins. Plus, one of America’s first strikes on the first day appears to have killed scores at a girl’s school.
Mar 10, 2026







