CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip

No vote in the House for the deal the Senate reached and travelers have had it. Plus, with a fierce debate about sending ground troops to Iran, why did Secretary Rubio say that objectives can be achieved without ground troops?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conflicting messages from the White House as a deadline gets extended and the president downplays the war’s economic toll. Plus, Trump declares an emergency and says he’ll pay TSA agents. Should he have done it sooner in this shutdown standoff?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New polls show most Americans are largely against Donald Trump’s war as the clocks tick on his deadline. Plus, the President once blasted Barack Obama for cash payments to Iran, now his administration is defending a $14 billion windfall to Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump considers sending even more troops to the Middle East for a victory he’s already declared. Plus, the president’s approval drops to the lowest of this term as Democrats in Mar-a-Lago’s district look to flip a seat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A war on pause. Iran denies both calls and deals as Trump’s sudden about face comes ahead of a bombing deadline. Plus, ICE enters the chaos inside America’s airports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark, a panel participant offering political and strategic commentary; Hogan Gidley, former White House spokesperson with a pro-administration angle; Margaret Donovan, ex-military officer with field experience. They discuss U.S. troop surges to the Middle East. They debate claims of victory, constitutional war powers, risks of limited airstrikes, possible ground operations, and allied trust.

Tense discussion of strikes and rising conflict between Israel and Iran. Debate over U.S. awareness and whether military coordination left the president in the dark. Deep dive on a $200 billion Pentagon funding push and Congressional resistance. Analysis of risks to energy infrastructure, global markets, and long-term strategic consequences.

Bobby Ghosh, journalist and foreign policy analyst; Bill Stepien, political strategist; Ashley Allison, national security commentator; Jason Rance, political analyst. They dig into a resignation over claims Iran posed no imminent threat. They scrutinize administration messaging, intelligence credibility, possible troop moves, and economic and escalation risks in the Middle East.

A senior intelligence official resigns in protest over the Iran conflict, alleging deception. Heated debate on whether Israel or its supporters pushed U.S. policy and the credibility of those making the claims. Discussion of NATO’s mixed response after a presidential appeal and the politics behind allies’ hesitation. Analysis of potential troop deployments, strategic targets, and the risks and domestic costs of military action.

Coverage of rising Iran tensions after an explosion near the U.S. embassy and what that means for regional stability. Germany’s refusal to join a military response and allies demanding a clear strategic aim. Debate over U.S. diplomacy, damaged alliances, and whether Asia or Europe will shoulder the burden. Concerns about rushed decision-making, political fundraising controversies, and domestic security impacts.