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CNN's Abby Phillip pressed President Trump on his remark that the military could be used to quell volatility in the bond market, a comment Trump framed as one of several possible interventions as bond yields rise; the moment drew bewildered reaction from Phillip and the CNN panel as they noted a Treasury buyback move and ongoing concerns about rates.
Primetime CNN host Abby Phillip signed a new contract with CNN as Paramount Skydance’s planned $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery stalls amid an antitrust lawsuit; the deal reportedly includes protections in case CNN’s schedule is overhauled by a future owner, with Anderson Cooper and Kaitlan Collins also under deals. Phillip, 37, is pregnant with her second child, and CNN declined to comment.
Abby Phillip has renewed her contract with CNN to remain with the network, where she hosts CNN NewsNight. Variety first reported the deal, and CNN declined to comment. Phillip, who joined CNN in 2017, also hosts Table for Five and the streaming series Confessions and Obsessions, and has previously worked at The Washington Post, ABC News and Politico.
CNN has locked in its three prime-time anchors—Anderson Cooper, Kaitlan Collins and Abby Phillip—under separate contracts ahead of Paramount’s planned acquisition, giving the hosts financial guarantees and potentially limiting the new owner's ability to reshape CNN’s lineup.
CNN host Abby Phillip burst into laughter after CNN highlighted a jaw-dropping statistic: Donald Trump has threatened military action against 15 countries across his two terms—roughly one in 13 nations—spanning four continents and involving Oman over the Strait of Hormuz. The piece outlines a pattern of threats and limited strikes (seven countries publicly cited) and situates the remarks amid ongoing Iran diplomacy, noting the White House did not immediately comment.
During CNN's NewsNight, pro-Trump commentator Scott Jennings lashed out on live TV and used profanity after being pressed to name a concrete concession from the US war with Iran, insisting the aim is to stop a nuclear-armed regime; rival panelist Adam Mockler challenged his non-answer as an answer. The piece ties the dispute to new polls showing growing public opposition to the Iran campaign and notes similar rhetoric from other Republicans, with Jennings not commenting on the outburst.
CNN's NewsNight staged a heated exchange between Scott Jennings and 23-year-old Democrat Adam Mockler over the Iran war, ending in Jennings unleashing a tirade and telling Mockler to back off as Abby Phillip stepped in to restore order; Mockler, who has millions of followers, later bragged about the confrontation on social media, while the debate centered on political concessions and U.S. policy toward Iran.
During a CNN NewsNight Iran debate, Scott Jennings erupted at Meidas Touch reporter Adam Mockler, shouting an explicit line and telling him to "get your f---ing hand out of my face" as Abby Phillip tried to move on; the moment drew immediate backlash and renewed calls for Jennings's firing from figures like Jim Acosta, Keith Boykin and Julie Roginsky, while Mockler celebrated the confrontation on X and CNN had not issued a public comment by publication.
CNN's Abby Phillip explains why former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley staying in the race against former president Donald Trump could benefit her in the GOP presidential race.
CNN's Abby Phillip breaks down the racist history of the United States, undercutting Nikki Haley's response to whether the US is a racist country.
Megyn Kelly criticized CNN anchor Abby Phillip for interrupting Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy during a town hall, calling her "annoying" and urging her to let him make his point. Ramaswamy claimed that federal law enforcement agents were involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, but Phillip cut him off and challenged him to provide evidence. Kelly accused Phillip of trying to censor Ramaswamy and criticized CNN for not allowing candidates to speak freely.