CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip

Kamala Harris certifies Donald Trump's win and reminds the country of how things are supposed to work. Plus, Chuck Schumer says no, democrats didn't lie to the country about Biden's mental fitness. Also, The Washington Post cuts a cartoon about its owner and the President-elect, prompting a Pultzier winner to quit. And church and State. The Pope sends a progressive and Trump antagonist to Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phoning a friend. Mike Johnson keeps the speaker’s gavel after appearing to lose it by getting an assist from the President-elect. Plus, paycheck to paycheck, the top Democrat in the House wears two hats, cheering cooperation while making fun of MAGA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look at what we know about two New Years day attacks that shook America’s sense of safety. Plus, he doesn’t regret the error. The president-elect pushes bad information about the terror attack and it gets repeated by his media allies. Also, Joe Biden awards Liz Cheney with a presidential honor in what he calls an ode to bipartisanship.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Carter’s death prompts a second look at his life and presidency and provokes a question about the current president—will time make Americans’ hearts grow fonder over the last four years? Plus, Donald Trump crosses his ultra-conservative base and throws down with his billionaire backer in chief on a thorny immigration issue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices