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

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Trump Refuses to Give Iran War Timeline

4/23/2026
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

Duration:00:47:01

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

4/22/2026
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

Duration:00:46:37

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Sources: Iran’s Silence Sparked Trump to Extend Ceasefire

4/21/2026
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

Duration:00:46:54

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

4/20/2026
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

Duration:00:46:22

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Iran Dismisses Trump’s Deal Claims as “Alternative Facts”

4/17/2026
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:21

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

4/16/2026
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

Duration:00:46:22

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Pope Intensifies Calls for Peace Amid Attacks from Trump, GOP

4/15/2026
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

Duration:00:46:18

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

4/14/2026
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

Duration:00:46:50

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

4/13/2026
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

Duration:00:46:07

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Trump Posts New Warning for Iran

4/9/2026
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

Duration:00:46:42

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White House Declares Victory as Ceasefire Details Remain Unclear

4/8/2026
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:42:15

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

4/7/2026
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

Duration:00:46:31

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Trump’s Deadline Looms as Iran Rejects Ceasefire Proposal

4/6/2026
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

Duration:00:53:43

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

4/3/2026
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

Duration:00:46:04

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Sources: Trump Frustrated with Bondi Over Epstein, Cases Against Enemies

4/2/2026
What does Attorney General Pam Bondi being ousted mean for pending DOJ cases and Trump’s retribution tour? Plus, a key bridge in Iran is targeted by the United States and Israeli militaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:15

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Trump: Core Objectives in Iran Are “Nearing Completion”

4/1/2026
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

Duration:01:31:14

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Markets Rally as Optimism Grows for End to Iran War

3/31/2026
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

Duration:00:46:34

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Cracks Deepen Within GOP, MAGA Over War With Iran

3/30/2026
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

Duration:00:46:23

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DHS Funding Deal Collapses With Some TSA Lines 4+ Hours

3/27/2026
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

Duration:00:46:22

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Trump Extends Deadline For Iran To Open Strait Of Hormuz

3/26/2026
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

Duration:00:46:37