CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he “could be” seeking $230 million from his own Justice Department as compensation for past investigations into him, though he professed to have little knowledge of the specifics and said he would give the money to charity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The President mocks millions of Americans with a filthy AI video. Plus, a court gives the administration a green light to send troops to Portland. Also, a tense face-to-face after Trump tells Volodymyr Zelensky to accept Russia’s terms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the eve of nationwide protests unfit for a king, the rhetoric rises. One Democrat compares the GOP’s villainizing of protesters to a segregationist. Plus, the President frees George Santos from prison and, apparently, the main reason is because he is a Republican.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump’s DOJ charges another nemesis and this one involves secrets, AOL, and his wife. Plus, a judge scolds the administration and is demanding answers on whether ICE is ignoring her orders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of racist and hateful text messages from leaders of the Young Republicans include one that said quote "I love Hitler" and another that called Black people monkeys. Vice President JD Vance is dismissing the scandal as "what kids do". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Media outlets rebuke Defense Secretary Hegseth’s attempt to control them, including his former network. So, the Pentagon is kicking them out. Plus, the America first president continues to fire American workers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The last 20 living hostages held in Gaza were released on Monday, reuniting with their families in jubilant scenes as world leaders gathered in Egypt to discuss the future of Gaza and the next phases of the US-brokered ceasefire deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The shutdown gets real as the Trump administration starts to fire federal workers and tensions boil over between the supposed deal makers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The retribution tour intensifies as the person who charged Donald Trump’s business gets charged by his Justice Department after his order. Plus, the President’s attempts to put troops on the streets of Chicago meets the court.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A note and a whisper signals a breakthrough. Is the President’s peace deal on the edge of glory? Also, while MAGA demands critics not call them fascists or autocrats, Donald Trump calls for the jailing and silencing of Democratic leaders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The real world impact of the government’s shutdown is starting to show as Donald Trump raises the stakes by threatening paychecks. Plus, the attorney general who’s been under fire from the left and right takes a field trip to Congress.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump versus American cities, red states versus blue states. A battle over power boils over between the gavel and the ground. Plus, as ICE confrontations multiply across Chicago, the city is now declaring some areas free from raids.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The arrest of a MAGA influencer in a blue city becomes the administration’s red flag to enter. Plus, Blackhawks, flash bangs, kids in zip ties—a violent raid at an apartment building in Chicago illustrates the escalation of ICE’s tactics in American streets.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the shutdown becomes a meme fight, is the GOP’s celebration giving the wrong impression to fed up Americans? Plus, the no wars president tells Congress the United States is in the middle of one with drug cartels. But, are his boat strikes crossing a legal line?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America’s October surprise is a government shutdown and the lines in the sand are drawn. Who will blink first? Plus, once again Donald Trump blurs the line between socialism and capitalism. Also, did the President just promise to send America’s sons and daughters to fight a war for Qatar?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States government is poised to shutdown and Donald Trump is threatening pink slips if no deal is reached. Plus, after meeting with Democrats at the White House, the President mocks them with a video. Also, the tv host turned defense secretary gathers the nation’s military leaders to scold, lecture, groom, and drop a plug. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump pitch an end to the war as America’s support for Israel falls. Plus, after bragging about decorating the White House in 24 karat gold, the President threatens to to starve Gotham of funds if the socialist candidate wins.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The avenger in chief teases more to come after the indictment of James Comey. But, will Donald Trump’s live commentary doom the case before it begins? Plus, a string of violent ICE incidents escalates tensions after a deadly sniper attack.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Comey is indicted. The former FBI director becomes the first major Trump foe to face charges. This after the President seems to forget he ordered the indictment. Plus, while tensions remain high after another act of political violence, Trump is accused of inciting more with his words.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The vengeance tour tries to beat the clock as the feds near a decision to charge James Comey before a deadline after the President told them to.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lights, cameras, factions. Jimmy Kimmel returns to the air in a divided America. But, not everyone will be watching as the right’s boycott intensifies. Plus, Trump delivers a major reversal on Russia. Also, Oklahoma will soon require all high schools to have a Turning Point USA chapter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to air after boycotts and broadsides. But, will the late night star flex his free speech? Plus, Donald Trump publicly tells his DOJ to prosecute his rivals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The war over free speech turns to companies and forces the right to rethink the cancelling of Kimmel. Plus, a tug of war over the legacy of Charlie Kirk. How one person’s uniter is another’s divider.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protests in support of Jimmy Kimmel emerge after he was indefinitely suspended. Now, President Trump suggests the regulators should take licenses away from broadcasters who criticize him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Kimmel is cancelled for now. ABC yanks his show indefinitely after comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder and a threat from Donald Trump’s administration.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices