CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories. The podcast covers top news stories with insightful analysis and interviews.
Episodes
Trump Ousts Guilfoyle After Alleged Quid Pro Quo
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the embattled US ambassador to Greece, has been forced out of her job by the White House following a string of reports about alleged misconduct, marking a sudden and spectacular downfall for a high-profile figure in the MAGA movement with close ties to President Trump’s family.
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Trump Doubles Down on $5K Pledge Amid His Worst Approvals
Donald Trump resurrects his bribe as a Republican running for reelection says Trump is dragging down the party. Plus, in an extraordinary escalation, the feds search the home of one of Trump’s political enemies.
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Torrential Rain, Intense Winds Pummel Gulf Coast
Isaias has weakened to a Category 1 hurricane after making landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2. This is the first US hurricane landfall since Milton came ashore as a Category 3 south of Tampa exactly two years ago.
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Soon: Mamdani Briefs on Man Shot by ICE Agent on Street
A man from the Dominican Republic was shot by federal immigration agents during a targeted enforcement operation in the Bronx on Thursday, according to the Department of Homeland Security, marking the first shooting involving ICE agents in New York City since President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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Trump Stumps in Texas for GOP Nominee He Keeps Insulting
Donald Trump stumps in one of America’s most important races but he’s becoming a lone star. Plus, one swing state Republican sounds like he’s running against Trump.
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Trump Says His Rallies Are “Saving” GOP While Some Snub
Donald Trump says his rallies are saving Republicans but some Republicans say they aren’t looking for a savior. Plus, will this midterm be the Latino revenge?
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Trump Tells GOP to Vote by Mail Despite Calling it Corrupt
After telling Americans that mail-in voting is corrupt, a change in tune for Donald Trump as midterms draw closer. Plus, what happens if a Supreme Court justice leaves during Donald Trump’s final two years?
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Weak Numbers in the Last Jobs Report Before the Midterms
The US labor market hit a soft patch in September as the economy added just 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%, new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday.
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Another Trump Meme Coin Contest Vows Dinner with President
As the president’s approval hits a new career low, he begins to campaign in deep red states while living in an alternate reality. Plus, if you make Donald Trump richer, even if you lose money, no worries, have a dinner with the meme coin president.
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Becerra, Hilton Face Off in CNN’s CA Governor Debate
Xavier Becerra, the Democratic favorite in California’s race for governor, sought to tie his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to the policies of President Trump as the two debated Wednesday night on CNN.
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Trump Rejects Regulation of AI Despite Industry’s Warnings
As the AI CEO’s issue new warnings, the president insists the industry doesn’t need regulation, just new branding. Plus, as Americans feel worse about the economy than at any point in modern history JD Vance claims he has a cure.
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Trump Personally Driving Taxpayer-Funded Ads Promoting Himself
Taxpayers fund a new Republican campaign ad and critics pounce on MAGA’s champagne taste. Plus, did the president offer to sell weapons to China?
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Sources: Chinese Groups Aiding in Iran’s Targeting of U.S. Sites
What did Donald Trump’s party for China accomplish? Plus, as the President toasts the Chinese leader, the White House is once again playing pool games with the media.
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Trump Rolls Red Carpet for China’s Xi Despite GOP Backlash
As the American president fights the First Amendment, he welcomes an authoritarian leader to American shores. Plus, the administration first claimed 16,000 people illegally voted in Nevada, turns out the number is 0.
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Trump Hits Record Unpopularity; GOP Candidates Back Away
As Donald Trump’s numbers hit a new low, more Republican candidates are backing away. Plus, a judge considers whether the American president can ban media outlets for coverage he doesn’t like.
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Trump Says to United Nations That he May “Annihilate Iran"
In a building that promotes peace, the American president issues an apocalyptic threat. This as only 26% of Americans approve of the war. Plus, Republican Senators call for an investigation into Donald Trump Jr. and the wedding gift he received from a Russian oligarch.
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CNN, Outlets Sue Trump Over “Illegal” White House Ban
The media sues the president over his ban as his allies speak out against it. Plus, why are Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani meeting just 43 days before the midterms?
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Trump Says He’s Banning CNN from WH “Effective Immediately”
He took an oath to uphold the constitution and all of its freedoms and now Donald Trump is trying to ban CNN and other outlets for not being nice enough.
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GOP Lawmaker Turns on Trump, Calls Him Out in Campaign Ad
Donald Trump tells voters he’s on the ballot but you wouldn’t know it by watching Republican ads. Plus, is Donald Trump plotting to East Wing the Kennedy Center?
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Trump’s Handpicked Fed Chair Defies Him with First Hike in Years
Another institution defies the President over his decisions and against his wishes. Plus, a Republican Senator pushed tariffs publicly but wanted exemptions privately. Also, the House calls it quits early, leaving town to avoid a vote impeaching Pete Hegseth.
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House Again Votes to End Iran War in Rebuke to Trump
A president unravels, from an assassination plot without evidence to holding the Kennedy Center hostage unless his name is on the building. Plus, a forecast of a blue wave is coming as a Trump-sized anchor weighs on Republicans.
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Plan to Limit Mail Ballots
The Supreme Court blocks Donald Trump’s efforts to limit mail-in ballots in the midterms with none of his handpicked justices arguing in his favor. Plus, the AI giants are begging to be regulated before a potential doomsday scenario.
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WH All Over Place on How Trump’s $5K Would Work
Donald Trump’s golden age isn’t aging well. A look at why the president keeps telling Americans something they don’t feel or believe.
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Trump Defends Promise to Give Away $5K if GOP Wins
Donald Trump turns the midterms into a gameshow. Plus, as the Republican speaker plays up November, the Republican president plays it down.
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Trump Headlines Midterm Convention amid Record Low Approval
He’s deeply unpopular and ditto for his economy, so why is Donald Trump the center piece of the GOP’s midterm pitch? Plus, another artificial intelligence employee quits over safety concerns.
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Trump Starts Midterm Season with Memes, Trade War, 9/11 Claim
Donald Trump dives into memes, a trade war, and a new 9/11 claim as midterm season kicks off. Plus, Zohran Mamdani exposes what officials knew about the health risks after 9/11.
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Lindsay Clancy Triple-Murder Case Ends in Mistrial
The Lindsay Clancy case is declared a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury. The stunning outcome capped off 38 hours of deliberations over the last week. Legal analysts join to discuss what could be next.
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Vance Won’t Call Iran a “War” Despite Trump Calling it One
Six months in and America’s vice president says the war is won but says the war is not over and then says it’s not even a war. Plus, Republicans running for office are admitting what Trump won’t.
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Trump Vows to Hit 35 Battleground Districts in Final Stretch
His approval is at a record low, but Donald Trump’s midterm strategy is to focus on himself. Plus, sources accuse Pete Hegseth of hurting the army by fixating on culture wars as one GOP senator calls on the president to fire him.
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Trump Admin on Iran War: Either with Us or Against US
The president of the United Sates is once against threatening to wipe out Iran. Plus, in one of the seats Democrats hope to turn blue, old video surfaces of James Talarico calling to dismantle capitalism. Also, a whistleblower warns of a secret plot by the Postal Service.
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WaPo: Military Leaders Warn Hegseth Against Extending War
America’s military leaders warn Pete Hegseth of grave consequences if the war doesn’t end soon. This as the president releases a fake video of a US attack. Plus, the Supreme Court gives the green light for Donald Trump to continue his ballroom.
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Mike Johnson to Meet with Elon Musk as Midterms Loom
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s warning comes as Elon Musk is considering $100 million for Republicans. Plus, a right-wing firebrand who supported Trump’s immigration policies gets arrested by ICE.
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Trump Declares “Mission Accomplished’ Despite Ongoing War
Donald Trump declares mission accomplished despite the war still going, gas prices still growing, and danger still flowing. Plus, ICE arrests are soaring across America but the targets aren’t all criminals.
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Trump Shares List of Grievances Against GOP
The president shares a post ripping the party he leads as voter anger intensifies. Plus, Darline Graham’s argument against universal healthcare sparks a debate.
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Darline Graham to Win Runoff Despite Qualification Concerns
The results are in and South Carolina decides whether Lindsey Graham’s sister gets to compete for a full term despite questions about her qualifications. Plus, the trade war spirals out of control.
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Supreme Court Allows Trump Plan to Restrict Mail-in Voting
The supremes back Donald Trump’s efforts to block mail-in ballots, at least for now, setting off a battle before November. Plus, just 70 days before the midterms and Donald Trumps escalates a trade war with America’s neighbor to the north.
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WH Aide’s Letters to “Guardian” Trump Raise Questions
Bizarre letters to Donald Trump are revealed from one his closest aides. Plus, after a debate gaffe, Trump stumps for Lindsey Graham’s sister.
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Vance, Bessent Blame Biden for America’s Record $40T Debt
As the headlines grow more troubling for Donald Trump, the more MAGA blames a guy from Delaware. Plus, new evidence from Walmart that Americans are struggling as the White House claims that they do not need to produce as many jobs.
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Trump Touts Another Pet Project amid War & Record Debt
As America’s debt hits $40 trillion, Donald Trump announces another pet project. Plus, as the number of incumbent losers hits a record, are Americans turning to the extremes for change?
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Trump-Backed Byron Donalds Wins GOP Nomination for FL Governor
The results are in as more MAGA candidates seek primary wins while their leader faces historic low approval. Plus, the defense secretary campaigns in Iowa despite a six month war and a Navy ship reportedly in crisis.
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Trump Attacks More U.S. Allies, Compliments Nuclear Nemesis
A world order upended as Donald Trump threatens United States allies while praising a nuclear nuclear nemesis. Plus, a rising Democratic star strikes a nerve with MAGA.
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Special Bonus - Introducing: Civilian or Spy
When a Russian-born American citizen named Ilya Beloozerov is gunned down by the FBI in 2024, the authorities refuse to say why they’d killed him. CNN’s Isabelle Chapman embarks on a sprawling investigation that takes her from the Mississippi parking lot where he died to Washington, D.C. to unravel the mystery: Why did Ilya abru
Trump & Hegseth Dismiss Concerns from Navy Families About Ship
As Navy families sound the alarm about sailors struggling at sea, President Trump says there’s nothing to see here. Plus, as crime drops across America, Trump takes a victory lap by going after Democrats.
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NYT: Trump Admin Probed Left-Leaning Groups After Pretti Shooting
After Alex Pretti was killed on an American street in Minneapolis, we are now learning the Trump administration rushed to investigate liberal advocacy groups instead of the federal agent who pulled the trigger.
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Mamdani’s Favorability Climbs Despite National GOP’s Attacks
The progressive left is licking their wounds after a swing and a miss in battleground Wisconsin. Plus, as another ICE encounter surfaces on video, agents may soon get gloves that deliver electric shocks.
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Tight Race in WI’s Democratic Gov Primary
The results are in as establishment Democrats take on the surging progressives. CNN brings you the latest on primaries in South Carolina, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Vermont and Alabama.
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WAPO: Amid Iran Threat, Trump Switched Planes in Elaborate Ruse
An elaborate secret plan to get President Trump out of Turkey following the NATO summit last month after a credible threat against him.
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Trump Tries Distancing Himself from Voter Anger with GOP
Trump's economy gets another abysmal jobs report. Plus, a court stops Trump’s ballroom. Also, first the munitions shortage, now a top general is looking for an offramp to the Iran war.
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Trump Defends Hegseth, Denies U.S. Munitions Shortage Amid War
Is the United States running out of firepower to fight wars? The President denies friction with Pete Hegseth over munitions and worries its weakening his hand against Iran.
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Abdul El-Sayed Wins MI Senate Primary
Will a progressive win a purple state? Republicans villainize the winner of the Michigan democratic primary. Plus, companies are getting tariff refunds but not the Americans who paid the price.
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Stevens & El-Sayed Face Off in Pivotal Michigan Senate Primary
Democrats in Michigan decide who will represent them in a critical race to keep their seat. Plus, a congressman accused of abuse refuses to leave his race.
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Trump: Pirro “Choked” and “Folded Like an Umbrella” Over Pool
President Trump lashes out at Jeanine Pirro over her U-turn at the Reflecting Pool. Plus, the President’s pick to run the Justice Department may be scrapping the retribution fund, but Donald Trump still gets immunity for his past.
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CNN Poll: Trump Underwater on Economic Issues
How will the economy impact the midterm elections? Plus, a former Olympian is off the hook after the government admits the Reflecting Pool renovation was a rushed job. Also, Trump’s exasperation with Iran is on full display.
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GOP Senators Dig in on Holding up Blanche Bid Over Trump’s $1.8B Fund
The president says he’ll put Todd Blanche’s nomination on ice until the Republican senators pushing back are gone. Plus, with less than 100 days to go until midterms, Democrats have the edge.
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Trump Approval Underwater on Key Issues with 97 Days to Midterms
A terrible report card for the President. His lowest approval rating since the insurrection. An overwhelming 73% of Americans say he’s paying attention to the wrong things.
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Report: ICE to Target Haitians as Temporary Protective Status Ends
Time runs out and fears of ICE raids escalate for Haitians. This as a new federal rule fast tracks deportation proceedings for nearly half a million asylum seekers.
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Pentagon Quietly Changes How it Reports Deaths in Iran War
Trump lashes out at reporters and on social media as he’s backed into a corner on Iran and the economy. Plus, the Pentagon obscures the human cost of the Iran war. Meanwhile, United States weapon stockpiles dip and so does Americans’ support for the war.
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Trump Speaks at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Donald Trump, who has a fraught relationship with the media and is waging an aggressive crackdown on leaks, spoke Friday night to hundreds of journalists at the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC.
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Trump Threatens Escalation as Iran War Appears to Widen
As the war escalates, the White House describes its Iran strategy as a head for an eye. This as the president’s poll numbers are flashing red. Plus, Trump says the nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia now has strings attached.
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Sen. Rand Paul: By Any “Measurable” U.S. Worse Off Than Before War
A moment of truth for the war in Iran? A key senator is warning his party about its impact ahead of the midterms. Plus, Trump-backed candidates win big in Arizona as election deniers are now on the ballot for November.
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Senators Grill Hegseth as U.S. Ramps Up Attacks on Iran
The president digs in on his war with Iran as the defense secretary goes to Congress with a nearly $70 billion request. Plus, New Jersey’s governor admits a software error added thousands of noncitizens to the voter rolls.
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NYPD: Suspect in NYC Attack Was Carrying “Anti-ICE” Material
The alleged suspect of an explosion outside of a federal building in New York City was carrying "anti-ICE" material. Plus, is Iran turning into Trump’s forever war? Also, Trump announces new tariffs against Canada. What it could mean for the affordability crisis.
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DHS Chief Threatens Election Officials with Prison Time
A warning from Markwayne Mullin for state election officials if they don’t follow DHS orders on election security. Plus, United States strikes in Iran intensify.
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Trump Casts Blame on China for Election Data Compromise
President Trump delivers a primetime address the White House says will shock you. Also, a key senator says Todd Blanche will get his support to be attorney general only after he meets with Epstein survivors. Plus, the New Mexico attorney general blasts the DOJ claiming they are stonewalling his Epstein investigation.
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Blanche Pressed on Epstein, DOJ Independence, Trump Retribution
The President’s men on Capitol Hill tow the President’s line while blurring others. Plus, a furious Trump says the suspension of ICE traffic stops is over after the DHS secretary is blasted for the move.
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ICE Halts Most Traffic Stops After Deaths, a Reversal in Tactics
The president says all options are on the table in Iran. As strikes intensify, the question remains what’s the endgame? Plus, after two deadly ICE shootings in less than a week, a change in tactics.
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Judge: Trump Sought to “Manipulate the Judicial Process” with IRS Lawsuit
A federal judge slams Trump’s IRS lawsuit and slush fund for his allies. A slap on the wrist for his attorneys, including the man tapped to be the next attorney general.
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Outrage Grows as New Details About Fatal Shooting Emerge
Tonight, one fatal shooting, two very different stories and a call for an independent investigation. Plus, new satellite imagery shows activity at Iranian nuclear and missile bases after the memorandum of understanding was in place. Also, the president says it's the SAVE Act or nothing, refusing to sign the bipartisan housing bill that's set to become law tonight.
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Escalating Controversies: From Iranian Threats to Domestic Dilemmas
Join the conversation on tonight's breaking news: tensions between the US and Iran escalate with reports of an assassination plot against President Trump. Tune in for expert insights and diverse viewpoints.
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Trump Orders New Strikes in Iran After Calling Ceasefire “Over”
Trump declares the Iran ceasefire over. What happens now with the war that was supposed to only last a few days? Plus, Graham Platner exits and the race is on in Maine to find a new candidate fast.
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Pressure Mounts for Platner to End Maine Senate Bid
Graham Platner’s campaign unravels but will he quit in time to give the next candidate a chance? Plus, Trump blasts NATO and tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Woman Who Dated Graham Platner Says He Raped Her in 2021
Political shockwaves in the Maine Senate race. In a CNN exclusive interview, a woman who dated Graham Platner says he raped her in 2021, an allegation he denies.
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Trump on Children Conflicts of Interest: They Have “Inside” Info
Donald Trump spins profiting off the presidency while defending his public stakes in private businesses. Plus, another worrying sign for the economy as the United States added jobs at a slower rate than expected.
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Trump Defends Cashing in During Presidency: “Everybody’s Profiting”
After the Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to kill birthright citizenship, MAGA has a backup plan. Plus, after calling affordable housing a yawn, the president shows off his new plane.
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Trump Made $1 Billion+ from Crypto in First Year Back in Office
A return that would make the founding fathers blush, the president’s cashing in on industries over which he has influence. Plus, the Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 14th Amendment.
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Trump Slams Supreme Losses, but Seizes on Win Expanding His Power
Donald Trump gets more power from the Supreme Court while his fight against mail-in ballots suffers a blow. Plus, it’s landmark, it’s bipartisan, and it will help Americans afford homes, but the president refuses to sign it.
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The Great Debate: Trump’s Immigration Policies Under Fire
Tucker Carlson calls Trump 'weak' as conservative critics grow bolder. Tune in to hear more on this brewing GOP division from Abby Phillip's table of diverse voices. Let's talk about the future of American politics.
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Supreme Court Allows Trump to Block Asylum Seekers at Border
He accused them of eating cats and dogs, now Donald Trump can start deporting hundreds of thousands of migrants after the Supreme Court expands his power.
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Trump Refuses to Sign Bipartisan Bill to Lower Housing Costs
Donald Trump upends his agenda and holds a bipartisan housing bill hostage over his demands on voting reform. Plus, tempers flare between Trump and his own party.
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NY Primary Results Coming In, Testing Mamdani’s Influence
The results are in as Zohran Mamdani’s influence is put to the test. Will socialism be on the rise? Plus, Donald Trump and Iran contradict each other as the Senate votes to rebuke his war.
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