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

A community is in mourning after a horrific act of violence. Two children, ages 8 and 10, have been killed in a shooting as they were celebrating mass to mark the first week of class at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. At least 17 others are hurt, most of the children.
Aug 28, 2025
A look at Trump’s legal strategy to deploy federal troops in cities across the country. Plus, a look at the face-off happening between the President and a Federal Reserve board governor.
Aug 27, 2025
Coming to a city near you? Trump expands his law enforcement crackdown and again threatens to send the National Guard to Chicago. Also, more tariff threats to China. Plus, a new executive order making flag burning illegal.
Aug 26, 2025
We hear the voice of Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice from her sit down with the DOJ. But Ghislaine Maxwell is vague, noncommittal, and gives Donald Trump exactly what he wants. Plus, federal agents search the home of one of Donald Trump’s most outspoken critics.
Aug 23, 2025
Donald Trump takes a tour of his federal takeover in Washington DC. Plus, as Texas redraws its map, blue states whip out their markers. Also, a court erases the half billion dollar fine against Trump’s business for fraud.
Aug 22, 2025
Trump officials visit the heart of the DC takeover and hear voices. Plus, why registration numbers show the democratic brand in crisis.
Aug 21, 2025
The President wants to take a red pen to the Smithsonian because, in his words, museums discuss how bad slavery was. Plus, a red state demands an ideology test for teachers, giving them 50 questions to prove they aren’t woke.
Aug 20, 2025
US President Donald Trump said he’s begun arranging a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin after a summit Monday with Zelensky and European leaders. Trump said he discussed the plan with Putin in a call during his negotiations with the European leaders.
Aug 19, 2025
In an interview on Fox tonight, Trump put the onus on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate a ceasefire, saying there would soon be a meeting set up between Zelensky and Putin. “They both want me there,” Trump said.
Aug 16, 2025
On the eve of his face-to-face with Vladimir Putin, is Donald Trump being bold or naive? Plus, the fluctuating economy takes a concerning turn. Also, the feds crash Gavin Newsom’s event as schools spend their first day setting up safe zones against ICE.
Aug 15, 2025