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CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.
As liberal leaders face backlash over the fires, will their handling of the crisis convert some of the democratic voters? Plus, President Biden sells his legacy on the global front. But, is his successor’s bombast selling a hostage deal?
Jan 14, 2025
CNN gets aerial view of fire destruction from helicopter. New evacuation orders issued near one of the busiest areas. CNN follows the latest developments on the Palisades Fires and Trump becomes a convicted felon.
Jan 11, 2025
Los Angeles burned beyond recognition. Entire sections of the city have melted by fires that remain white hot and spreading tonight. Seven are now dead, and 5,000 structures are decimated.
Jan 10, 2025
Blame for the flames. As fires leave an apocalyptic nightmare, Donald Trump points the MAGA hose at liberals. Plus, the president-elect's land-grab fantasies become a litmus test for Republicans.
Jan 9, 2025
Tonight, what Trump wants. The president-elect’s press conference serves familiar rants, grievances, and an anything-goes foreign policy that doesn’t rule out new global conflicts. Plus, Meta does away with fact-checking on its platforms.
Jan 8, 2025
Kamala Harris certifies Donald Trump's win and reminds the country of how things are supposed to work. Plus, Chuck Schumer says no, democrats didn't lie to the country about Biden's mental fitness. Also, The Washington Post cuts a cartoon about its owner and the President-elect, prompting a Pultzier winner to quit. And church and State. The Pope sends a progressive and Trump antagonist to Washington.
Jan 7, 2025
Phoning a friend. Mike Johnson keeps the speaker’s gavel after appearing to lose it by getting an assist from the President-elect. Plus, paycheck to paycheck, the top Democrat in the House wears two hats, cheering cooperation while making fun of MAGA.
Jan 4, 2025
A look at what we know about two New Years day attacks that shook America’s sense of safety. Plus, he doesn’t regret the error. The president-elect pushes bad information about the terror attack and it gets repeated by his media allies. Also, Joe Biden awards Liz Cheney with a presidential honor in what he calls an ode to bipartisanship.
Jan 3, 2025
Jimmy Carter’s death prompts a second look at his life and presidency and provokes a question about the current president—will time make Americans’ hearts grow fonder over the last four years? Plus, Donald Trump crosses his ultra-conservative base and throws down with his billionaire backer in chief on a thorny immigration issue.
Dec 31, 2024
The Right turns on itself over immigration, what America first really means, and over censorship by Trump’s wealthiest billionaire backer. Plus, big labor and big demands. A new interview pulls back the curtain on what Kamala Harris tried and failed to get from the Teamsters union.
Dec 28, 2024