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CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip

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

U.S. Navy Secretary Ousted After Months of Tension with Hegseth CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
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.
Apr 23, 2026
 Sources: Iran’s Silence Sparked Trump to Extend Ceasefire CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
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.
Apr 22, 2026
 WSJ: Aides Kept Trump Out of War Room Fearing His Impatience CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
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?
Apr 21, 2026
 Iran Dismisses Trump’s Deal Claims as “Alternative Facts” CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
The president declares victory but is a potential deal with Iran costlier than the Obama deal? Plus, is the future of AI terrifying or lucrative?
Apr 18, 2026
 Trump Says $4 Gas Prices in U.S. Are “Not Very High” CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
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.
Apr 17, 2026
 Pope Intensifies Calls for Peace Amid Attacks from Trump, GOP CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
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.
Apr 16, 2026
 Trump Hints at U.S.-Iran Talks “In Two Days” CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
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.
Apr 15, 2026
 Official: U.S. Navy Has at Least 15 Ships That May Be Used in Blockade CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
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?
Apr 14, 2026
 Trump Posts New Warning for Iran CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
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.
Apr 10, 2026
 White House Declares Victory as Ceasefire Details Remain Unclear CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
After the ceasefire, do the administration’s claims match reality? Plus, Donald Trump sits down with NATO as he threatens to leave the alliance over the war.
Apr 9, 2026
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