

CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
CNN Podcasts
Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 45min
Trump Criticizes Own Supporters For Epstein Focus
Headwinds for Trump’s tariff economy. Are rising prices just a blip or the first drip? Plus, they demanded the files, they promised the files, and now Republicans vote to hide the files as President Trump floats another excuse to keep Jeffrey Epstein a mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 2025 • 45min
Epstein Case Backlash Divides Trump’s Officials & His Base
The release of the Epstein files was one of Trump’s selling points to get elected, but Trump now says it’s time to move on. Plus, from Epstein’s u-turn to Ukraine, Trump disappoints his base and begins to lose control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 2025 • 45min
Fed Judge: DHS Should Stop Immigrant Arrests Without Probable Cause
A federal judge on Friday found that the Department of Homeland Security has been making stops and arrests in Los Angeles immigration raids without probable cause and ordered the department to stop detaining individuals based solely on race, spoken language or occupation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 2025 • 45min
Judge Puts New Block On Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship is stopped nationwide as ICE’s show of force gets even stronger. Also, a California mayor issues a warning to residents to remain calm, stay indoors if possible, and to know your rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 2025 • 46min
Former Intel Officials Under Investigation By Trump DOJ
The FBI is investigating former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey for possible false statements to Congress following a referral from the current CIA Director John Ratcliffe, according to a person briefed on the matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 9, 2025 • 45min
Trump Says He Doesn’t Know Who Ordered Ukraine Weapons Pause
Trump sends more supplies to Ukraine and privately fumes at aides who try to stop it. Plus, MAGA backlash after the latest DOJ memo on Jeffrey Epstein. Also, souped-up immigration enforcement prompts fury in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 2025 • 45min
More Than 100 Dead In Texas Floods
With devastation and despair in Texas, the search for answers begins. Plus, in the latest Trump-Musk clash, Elon takes his money and starts his own political party. Also, Google has a choice to either win in court or make a donation to Trump’s presidential library. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 4, 2025 • 43min
Moderates Exiting Washington As “Raw Politics” Takes Over
President Donald Trump praised GOP congressional leaders today after the House approved his massive package of tax and federal spending cuts, delivering the president the first big legislative win of his second term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3, 2025 • 45min
House Voting Whether To Advance Trump Bill
A megabill is in the balance as the House is voting to advance President Trump’s agenda with Republican hardliners threatening to hold out over its price tag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 2025 • 45min
Trump, GOP Confronted On Medicaid Cuts After Bill Advances
Republicans in the Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda bill after a dramatic scramble to win over key holdouts. The vote was 50-50, and Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices