CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip

Trump’s pick to the lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, is directly addressing some of the most serious allegations against him as his path to confirmation looks in peril in the Senate. Plus, if President Biden’s son gets protected by a pardon, what about those on MAGA’s enemies list?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump transition agrees to let the FBI vet the men and women Trump wants to run your government. But, will MAGA senators overlook any red flags? Plus, Donald Trump stands to inherit a wealth of global problems. But, can he bluster his way to a solution that keeps the United States out of war?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Biden puts being a father before being consistent, leapfrogging the Justice Department to deliver his son Hunter a pardon. Plus, the president-elect proposes a plan to get rid of Christopher Wray as the director of the FBI and to turn over the keys to someone who promises to weed out the deep state.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The president-elect's cabinet nominees face threats from the public while Elon Musk puts a marker on the back of civil servants. Plus, a pandemic fight raises questions about Donald Trump’s pick to helm the National Institutes of Health. But, is his science 2020?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump’s bluster on tariffs ricochets across markets with Mexico’s new leader saying make it make sense. Plus, the Pod Saves America podcast interviews the Harris campaign bosses to break down why Democrats lost the election. Also, President Biden moves to make the government cover weight loss drugs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump makes a day one promise to punish Canada and Mexico with tariffs. Plus, special counsel Jack Smith drops two major cases against Donald Trump. Also, Elon Musk muses about buying MSNBC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump plans to give Jack Smith a pink-slip and assemble a team to investigate the nonexistent 2020 election fraud. Plus, a look at the billionaire Trump is putting in charge of the Treasury. He is a hedge fund manager who might not see eye-to-eye with his boss with a key campaign promise.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump picks Pam Bondi to be the next attorney general as Matt Gaetz exits. Will that empower Republicans to give the hook to other Trump picks accused of sexual misconduct? Plus, a CNN deep-dive turns up another Trump favorite comparing him to Hitler.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans move closer to keeping an House Ethics Committee report hidden as Democrats turn to the FBI to shine some light on Matt Gaetz' alleged misdeeds. Plus, the Trump cabinet shuns the diversity of the new MAGA coalition. Also, Bill Clinton calls his wife’s and Kamala Harris’ White House runs casualties of the culture wars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A close look MAGA and masculinity and why men are tiring of the toxic label and where they are turning to feel heard. Plus, school officials make sacrifices on the altar of Trump by trying to weld together church and state. Also, new reporting reveals morning show hosts made their Mar-a-Lago mission trip to maneuver their way off of Donald Trump’s enemies list.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices