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CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.
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
After comparing Washington DC to Iraq, the administration makes it look like a war zone as Donald Trump flirts with the law to keep control.
Aug 14, 2025
After Donald Trump’s provocative takeover of DC police, are liberals falling into his trap? Plus, as Texas Democrats consider returning from their power grab protest, an interview goes viral and a plea goes vulgar.
Aug 13, 2025
Donald Trump sends the feds into the nation’s capitol for a universe he paints as hellish and dystopian. But, does the rhetoric match the reality? Plus, Vladimir Putin gets a meeting in America while Trump gets a head start on negotiations by promising concessions.
Aug 12, 2025
Three years of bloodshed hits a pivotal point, Vladimir Putin reveals what he wants in exchange for ending his invasion of Ukraine. But, will Donald Trump endorse it?
Aug 9, 2025
The Trump administration will increase the federal law enforcement presence in Washington, DC, starting Thursday night, the White House said. It comes just days after a well-known former Department of Government Efficiency staffer was assaulted in DC.
Aug 8, 2025
His base demanded answers, they fed and bred conspiracies, but now Donald Trump is telling them there is nothing to see here. Plus, the confederate statues toppled during America’s racial reckoning are now rising again.
Aug 7, 2025
A suspicious explanation for why the Department of Justice is talking with Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice as Republicans subpoena a dream team of MAGA’s most wanted. Plus, Texas wants the FBI to hunt down the Democrats on the run as the President says redrawing the map isn’t a privilege but a right.
Aug 6, 2025
In a standoff at the Alamo, Democrats go missing in Texas as Republicans try to redraw the political map. Plus, as pressure mounts over famine and fighting, Israel may be on the brink of occupying all of Gaza.
Aug 5, 2025
