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Abby Phillip

Abby Phillip is an American journalist and CNN anchor known for her political reporting and hosting roles.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Abby Phillip is an American journalist and CNN anchor known for her political reporting and hosting roles. She anchors CNN's primetime program NewsNight with Abby Phillip and also hosts CNN Saturday Morning Table for Five. Before CNN, she reported for The Washington Post, Politico, and ABC News.

Early life and education

Abby Phillip was born in Alexandria, Virginia, and was raised in Bowie, Maryland. She studied Government at Harvard University.

Career

Phillip worked at ABC News, Politico, and The Washington Post before joining CNN in 2017 to cover the Trump administration. At CNN, she became a prominent political correspondent and later a primetime anchor. She moderated CNN's Democratic presidential debate in Iowa in January 2020.

CNN hosting roles

She anchors NewsNight with Abby Phillip and also hosts CNN Saturday Morning Table for Five. She has also handled high-profile political coverage and debate moderation for the network.

Recognition and personal life

Phillip has appeared on Time's Time 100 Next list and has received other professional recognition. Sources report that she lives in New York City with her husband, Marcus Richardson.

Key facts

  • Abby Phillip is an American journalist and CNN anchor.
  • She anchors NewsNight with Abby Phillip and hosts CNN Saturday Morning Table for Five.
  • Before CNN, she worked for The Washington Post, Politico, and ABC News.
  • She moderated CNN's Democratic presidential debate in Iowa in January 2020.
  • She has been recognized on the Time 100 Next list.
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Canadian context

Abby Phillip is relevant to Canadian readers as a prominent North American political journalist whose CNN coverage of U.S. elections and federal politics is widely followed in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Abby Phillip?
Abby Phillip is an American journalist and CNN anchor known for political reporting and hosting NewsNight with Abby Phillip.
When was Abby Phillip born?
She was born on November 25, 1988.
What is Abby Phillip's educational background?
She graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Government.
What networks or publications has Abby Phillip worked for?
She has worked for CNN, The Washington Post, Politico, and ABC News.
What show does Abby Phillip host on CNN?
She hosts NewsNight with Abby Phillip and CNN Saturday Morning Table for Five.
Is Abby Phillip married?
Yes. Sources identify her husband as Marcus Richardson.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abby_Phillip
    Supports: Birth date and place; CNN roles; previous employers; spouse; New York City residence.
  2. National Press Foundation — https://nationalpress.org/speaker/abby-phillip/
    Supports: CNN senior political correspondent role; career history; Harvard education; upbringing; awards and recognition.
  3. USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/18/abby-phillip-cnn-anchor-newsnight-trump/88959108007/
    Supports: CNN primetime hosting role; first Black woman to lead a primetime news program; career progression.
  4. Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffconway/2024/10/15/abby-phillip-talks-cnn-newsnight-and-addresses-skeptics-of-the-media/
    Supports: Current hosting role on CNN NewsNight and prior employers.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8584747/
    Supports: Birth date; marriage to Marcus Glenn Richardson; Harvard education.