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Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.

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<p>Donald Trump slamming VP Kamala Harris following her first joint interview with Gov. Tim Walz. Our NewsNight panelists discuss what it signals about the broader Trump campaign strategy.</p>
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Donald Trump slamming VP Kamala Harris following her first joint interview with Gov. Tim Walz.
<p>Vice President Kamala Harris emphasizing her loyalty to President Joe Biden, saying she’s “so proud” to have served as his VP. But could that loyalty come back to haunt her? Our NewsNight panelists discuss.</p>
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Harris’ Loyalty to Biden: Strength or Flaw? 5:25
Vice President Kamala Harris emphasizing her loyalty to President Joe Biden, saying she’s “so proud” to have served as his VP. But could that loyalty come back to haunt her?
<p>VP Harris and Gov. Walz sitting down for their first joint interview. Our NewsNight panelists weigh in on Harris’ shifting policy views and how they could play out at next month’s presidential debate.</p>
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First Take on Harris-Walz Interview 10:22
VP Harris and Gov. Walz sitting down for their first joint interview. Our NewsNight panelists weigh in on Harris’ shifting policy views and how they could play out.
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TOP MOMENTS

Former US First Lady Melania Trump arrives for the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024. Donald Trump will get a hero's welcome Thursday as he accepts the Republican Party's nomination to run for US president in a speech capping a convention dominated by the recent attempt on his life. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
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<p>Pope Francis weighing in on the upcoming election, calling the choice between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris a choice of the “lesser of two evils.” How much impact will the Pope’s comments have on voters? Our panelists discuss.</p>
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Pope Francis: U.S. election a choice of “lesser of two evils” 3:42
<p>Donald Trump defending far right conspiracist Laura Loomer, calling her a “free spirit”. Panelist Natasha Alford argues his association with Loomer shows another double standard for the former president compared to other candidates.</p>
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<p><strong> </strong>Donald Trump’s poor debate performance against VP Harris has some questioning his mental acuity. But is he facing the same scrutiny as President Joe Biden? Our panelists discuss if there’s a double standard.</p>
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Is there a double standard when it comes to mental acuity? 4:09
<p>The pundits have largely crowned Kamala Harris the winner of the debate, and Donald Trump has refused to commit to a rematch. So, should Donald Trump agree to a second debate? Panelist Scott Jennings says, “No reason. No reason for her either.”</p>
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Should Trump debate Harris again? 5:07
<p>As Kamala Harris is preparing for personal attacks during the debate, NewsNight Panelist Ana Navarro says Trump’s team is probably hoping he can stay on policy. But Navarro says she doesn’t think Trump can. “The guy cannot control himself.”</p>
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Ana Navarro: Trump can’t stop himself from making debate personal 7:44

NEWSNIGHT CAPS

<p>Donald Trump may say he hates her now, but back in 2012, the pair were featured in a Macy’s commercial together – along with Martha Stewart and Sean “Diddy” Combs.</p>
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Do you remember this 2012 ad featuring Trump, Taylor Swift, Martha Stewart and Diddy? 3:31
<p>Can you be friends with someone across the political aisle? Panelist Madison Gesiotto argues that Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes prove it’s possible.</p>
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Can’t we all be friends? 2:48
<p>Panelist Ana Navarro gives props to rock legend Jon Bon Jovi after police say he persuaded a woman to step back from the ledge of a bridge in Tennessee.</p>
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Jon Bon Jovi: Rockstar and life saver 3:11
<p>Panelist Shermichael Singleton:<strong> </strong>“We have an adversary attempting to interfere in a major election. Republican, Democrat, whatever the hell you believe – the line should be drawn there.”</p>
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The cost of loving football & an alternate theory about Grease 4:07
<p>In tonight’s NewsNight caps, Nayyera Haq argues why Taylor Swift’s latest job title is good for football. Plus, Shermichael Singleton’s thoughts on psychedelics.</p>
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The Latino Vote, All About Psychedelics and Touchdown for Swifties? 3:04
<p>In tonight’s NewsNight Cap, Ashley Etienne discusses what Obama’s 2014 tan suit scandal says about politics of yesteryear…plus, Alyssa Farah Griffin argues why RFK Jr.’s endorsement of Donald Trump could cause more harm than good.</p>
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State of the 4th Estate, Suit Gate, and the Kennedy Curse? 2:29

ABBY'S INTERVIEWS

US Supreme Court Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks with CNN's Abby Phillip during an interview.
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Why Ketanji Brown Jackson decided to join conservative justices on January 6 ruling 1:04
US Supreme Court Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks with CNN's Abby Phillip during an interview.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson opens up about her daughter’s autism diagnosis 2:02
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Dana Bash on what was ‘striking’ about Harris’ speech 2:50
<p>CNN's Abby Phillip speaks with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) </p>
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Gov. Whitmer: ‘I don’t think it would hurt’ for Biden to take cognitive test 2:09
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‘Foolhardy nonsense’: Historian reacts to Democrats who want to replace Biden 1:24
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These are Biden and Trump’s potential political vulnerabilities 4:01
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‘A complete fabrication’: Milwaukee Mayor on Trump claiming to select city for RNC convention 1:46
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Hear how conservatives reacted to Hunter Biden’s conviction 3:26
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‘Messaging phase is perhaps over’: Ex-US intel chief reacts to Israel attack on Iran 1:30
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Why Scaramucci says there’s ‘zero percent chance’ Trump will testify 1:25
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Women’s Elite 8: Highly anticipated LSU-Iowa rematch 2:46
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Hillary Clinton tells voters to ‘get over yourself’ when it comes to Biden-Trump rematch 1:38