In this segment of Late Night with Seth Meyers, Seth jokes about recent events involving Donald Trump's administration and other political figures.
Key points covered include:
Supreme Court's decision on Trump's tariffs (0:01-0:04, 6:30-6:37): The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, a decision Trump publicly criticized.
FBI Director Kash Patel's activities (0:06-0:19, 8:59-9:01): Patel was seen partying in Italy with the U.S. men's hockey team instead of focusing on the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking scandal, a point of humor and criticism in the monologue.
Donald Trump's comments on shoveling snow (0:45-1:22): Trump's unexpected remarks about shoveling snow during an event honoring victims of foreign criminal organizations are highlighted for their irrelevance and absurdity.
Public reception of JD Vance and Donald Trump (2:36-5:02): Seth Meyers discusses the negative reception of JD Vance at the Olympics, where he was booed, and further illustrates how unpopular Trump is by showing multiple clips of him being booed at various public events.
Trump's hint at releasing UFO files (7:47-8:09): Trump's announcement about releasing files related to extraterrestrials and UFOs is presented as a potential distraction from ongoing controversies, especially the Epstein scandal.
The video is an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, covering various current events and featuring celebrity guests.
Here's a breakdown of the key segments:
Introduction and Blizzard in NYC (0:00-1:50): Jimmy welcomes the audience and introduces his guests: Tracy Morgan, Neve Campbell, and musical guest Twice. He then discusses a historic blizzard hitting New York City, making jokes about the extreme cold and white-out conditions.
Supreme Court Ruling and Trump Tariffs (1:50-5:10): Jimmy makes a joke connecting the number of people who lost power during the blizzard to a recent Supreme Court ruling against President Trump's ability to impose sweeping tariffs. He jokes about Trump's reaction to the ruling and the potential $140 billion the US might have to pay back.
Trump and Classified Alien Files (5:10-5:25): Jimmy mentions Trump's order to release classified files on aliens and UFOs, adding a humorous caveat about Jeffrey Epstein.
Winter Olympics Success (5:47-6:47): Jimmy celebrates the USA men's and women's hockey teams winning gold medals at the Winter Olympics, joking about Canadians' reaction to the loss and quoting fictional statements from Austin Matthews, Hillary Knight, and Jack Hughes.
Miscellaneous News and Guests (6:50-10:18): Jimmy touches on Axe Body Spray's new mechanism to prevent overuse and a controversy surrounding Reese's Peanut Butter Cup ingredients. He also mentions two men breaking a world record by playing pickleball for 28 hours. The segment concludes with Jimmy promoting upcoming guests for the week, including Courteney Cox, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kit Harington, Jeff Probst, and Mike White.
One Answer Only Game (10:18-13:33): Jimmy plays a game with an audience member named Casey from San Francisco, where they have to answer a trivia question correctly for the entire audience to win a prize. The question asks to identify a famous actor based on their recent Oscar nomination and previous roles in Marty Supreme, Bob Dylan biopic, and Wonka. The answer, Timothy Chalamet, is correctly guessed, leading to the audience winning Ben & Jerry's Tonight Dough ice cream.
Stephen Colbert's monologue (0:00-11:51) covers three main topics:
Historic Blizzard (0:00-3:30): Colbert opens by thanking the audience for braving a major snowstorm in New York City, which saw nearly 20 inches of snow in Central Park, making it a top 10 storm since 1869. He jokes about his commute and the lack of remote learning for students during the snow day. He also introduces the terms "snowcane" and "thundersnow," with a humorous reference to a fictional band. The storm caused significant power outages across 12 states.
US Olympics Success (3:33-5:43): The monologue shifts to the thrilling conclusion of the Olympics in Milan. The US men's hockey team secured their first gold medal since 1980 by defeating Canada in overtime (3:35-4:49). The women's hockey team also triumphed over Canada, and figure skater Alyssa Leu won gold with a "jaw-dropping program" (5:00-5:43).
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs (5:45-11:51): Colbert discusses the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision to strike down Donald Trump's tariffs (5:45-6:39). He highlights Chief Justice John Roberts's majority opinion, which asserted that the president needed clear congressional authorization for such extensive tariffs (6:40-7:02). Trump's angry response, including a lengthy social media post and an immediate imposition of new tariffs (7:11-8:20), is satirized. Colbert also mocks Trump's press conference, where the former president used a purple background (8:36-8:50) and shared a humorous anecdote about someone wanting to kiss him over tariffs (9:04-10:02). The segment concludes with a joke about Trump's "barely" inviting Supreme Court justices to the State of the Union (10:13-11:51).
Jimmy Kimmel discusses a range of current events (0:00-16:07), including Donald Trump's various public statements and actions (0:25-0:58). He highlights Trump's fundraising email directed at his show (2:00-3:40) and the Supreme Court's ruling against his tariffs (4:07-5:00). Kimmel also touches on the controversy surrounding Kash Patel's presence at the Olympics (6:34-7:00), the women's hockey team declining a White House invitation (8:40-9:17), and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's push for patriotic programming (10:05-11:00). The video concludes with a segment on "This Day in American History" (11:34-12:50) and a humorous compilation of people with unfortunate names (14:13-15:50).
The video, hosted by Jon Stewart, covers several current events and political commentaries (0:00).
It begins with a humorous take on a snowstorm in New York City (1:10) before delving into the US Olympic hockey team's victory over Canada (3:14). Stewart and correspondent Desi Lydic satirize how this win is being interpreted by some as proof of America's political and social superiority over Canada (7:42).
The discussion then shifts to the imminent possibility of war with Iran (11:17). Stewart questions the sudden urgency for conflict given previous claims of Iran's nuclear program being "obliterated" (13:14) and highlights the contradiction with the Trump administration's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal (14:57).
Finally, the segment addresses the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's tariffs (17:38). Stewart points out the irony of Trump's criticism of the justices, many of whom were his own appointees, and notes Trump's intention to double down on his tariff policy despite the ruling (19:32). The video concludes by metaphorically comparing America to a "weird, smelly monkey nobody wants to play with" (25:21), reflecting on the current state of US foreign policy and domestic issues.
This video compiles several ridiculous and silly moments between Karen and Jack from the TV show Will & Grace.
Highlights include:
Searching for a designer (0:01-1:20): Karen and Jack comically try to ask Grace to redecorate Karen's new apartment, struggling to get the words out.
Rosario's fake illness (2:17-4:00): Karen believes her housekeeper, Rosario, is faking an illness to avoid work, despite Rosario's seemingly severe symptoms.
Gay spelling bee prep (4:50-7:20): Karen attempts to help Jack study for a gay spelling bee, suggesting he cheat by writing words on her chest.
Will's secret feelings (16:28-17:35): Jack expresses concern that Will might have romantic feelings for him, with Karen offering her blunt advice.
Spying on Grace and Nathan (17:42-19:28): Karen and Jack comically attempt to listen in on Grace and Nathan having sex, leading to a debate about ethics with Will.
Horse supplies (19:32-20:25): Karen and Jack are caught by Will and Grace trying to gather supplies for Karen's new horse, even attempting to use Grace's bedspread for a stall liner.
In this video, Trevor Noah discusses America's resistance to change and its unique relationship with its national symbols, particularly the flag and the national anthem (0:00).
Key points include:
Resistance to Change (0:00-1:00): Noah highlights America's reluctance to change things like the $20 bill, even when it involves honoring historical figures like Harriet Tubman. He uses this as an example of a broader aversion to altering established national symbols.
Flag Etiquette and Contradictions (1:18-1:50): He humorously points out the contradictory ways Americans treat the flag, demanding respect but also using it as clothing or underwear.
The Violent National Anthem (2:00-3:20): Noah describes the "Star-Spangled Banner" as a violent anthem due to its lyrics about "bombs bursting" and "rockets' red glare," likening it to a Michael Bay movie or a gangster rap song.
Frequent Playing of the Anthem (3:50-5:30): He notes that America is the only country where the national anthem is played at almost every event, even when no other countries are present, contrasting this with other nations where it's reserved for international competitions or major national events.
Countries' Insecurity (4:40-5:20): Noah theorizes that countries, much like insecure individuals, constantly need reassurance, which is why anthems are sung—to prove loyalty and make the country "feel good."
Anthem as Reassurance (5:30-8:10): He draws a humorous analogy between national anthems and the subtle ways women reassure men when their egos are bruised, suggesting both are about making the insecure party feel special and important.
Unique American Anthem Rules (8:20-12:00): Noah observes that America is unique in allowing individuals to sing or remix the anthem in any style they choose, unlike other countries where the anthem is performed traditionally and without alteration. He illustrates this with a comparison between the Canadian and American anthems played at an NBA game (8:50).
John Oliver discusses how Twitter, renamed to X after Elon Musk's purchase in October 2022, has significantly deteriorated (0:04-1:09). Musk's stated goal of protecting free speech and correcting a perceived left-wing bias has, according to the video, led to a much darker reality (1:11-2:12).
Key changes and their consequences include:
Verification System Overhaul (2:56-4:10): The blue checkmark, once a sign of verified identity, became available to anyone paying $8 a month. This led to widespread impersonations and misinformation from fake accounts, making it harder to distinguish trustworthy sources (3:10-4:16).
Reduced Trust and Safety Staff (4:18-4:27): Musk drastically cut the global trust and safety staff, including over 50% of content moderators, impairing the platform's ability to deal with harmful content.
Reinstatement of Banned Accounts (4:30-5:15): Many accounts previously banned for abusive behavior, inciting violence, or spreading white supremacist and QAnon content were reinstated, turning the site into a "fertile breeding ground for hatred and misinformation" (5:16-5:22).
Misinformation During Crises (5:22-6:05): The video highlights the platform's unreliability during breaking news events, such as the October 7th attacks in Israel, where a significant amount of misinformation circulated from misleading blue-checked accounts.
Monetization of Content (6:06-8:09): Twitter began paying "creators" based on engagement from other premium users, incentivizing provocative and often untrue content. Some accounts, particularly on the far-right, have earned substantial amounts.
Foreign Influence and Algorithms (8:10-11:21): The video reveals that many seemingly American-based accounts promoting specific political views were actually operated from other countries. Experiments also suggest Twitter's algorithm pushes a disproportionate amount of right-wing content to all users, regardless of their political orientation.
Elon Musk's Personal Influence (11:22-13:42): Musk has shown a willingness to tweak the algorithm for personal reasons, such as boosting his own tweets after they received less engagement than President Biden's. This has resulted in his posts being heavily promoted to the entire user base.
Government Dependence and Real-World Impact (13:46-21:57): The U.S. government, particularly the Trump administration, has become troublingly dependent on Twitter, with officials taking cues and even opening investigations based on social media trends and unverified "internet leads." This dependence can lead to significant real-world consequences, as seen with federal agents being sent to Minnesota based on a flimsy viral video about daycare fraud (21:43-21:47).
International Incitement to Violence (22:09-25:40): The video demonstrates how misinformation on Twitter can directly lead to violence, citing an incident in Southport, England, where false claims about a knife attacker's identity fueled nationwide riots targeting mosques and hotels (23:53-24:03).
In conclusion, John Oliver states that the Twitter people once relied on for news and connection is "well and truly gone" (29:51-29:57), and that for breaking news, it is now an "active liability" (29:37-29:39) with little in the way of guardrails against false information.
This video from Have I Got News For You US covers several major news stories with a comedic panel discussion.
Here's a breakdown of the main topics:
Trump's Tariffs Struck Down (1:31-9:00): The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, upsetting his economic agenda. Trump reacted with anger, calling the decision a "disgrace" and attacking the courts. He claimed the decision limits his power to charge even a dollar and announced plans for more tariffs. The panel discusses his perceived betrayal and questions whether companies like Costco will recoup money lost from these tariffs.
Stephen Colbert's FCC Drama (9:23-13:46): Stephen Colbert faced network censorship regarding an interview with Texas State Representative James Talarico. CBS lawyers allegedly told Colbert he couldn't have Talarico on or even mention not having him on. The panel discusses the "equal time" rule, its unusual application to late-night shows, and how the unaired interview garnered over 40 million views on social media, significantly boosting Talarico's campaign.
Netflix, Paramount, and Warner Brothers Acquisition (13:48-17:35): This segment connects the CBS drama to a larger business story: the bidding war between Netflix and Paramount (CBS's parent company) over the acquisition of Warner Brothers. Republicans expressed concern that Netflix is "too woke." The discussion also touches on Paramount SkyDance CEO David Ellison, a Trump ally, and his past failed movie project, Fly Boys, which was bankrolled by his father, Oracle founder Larry Ellison. The panel speculates on the implications if Paramount acquires Warner, suggesting it could give Trump more direct influence over CNN.
In this video, Bill Maher argues for the abolition of the State of the Union address, stating that it has misled Americans into believing the president holds king-like power (0:15). He highlights how the event, from the president's grand entrance (0:29) to the expectation of Congress lining up like "medieval peasants" (0:56), perpetuates a distorted view of the president's role.
Maher emphasizes that the Constitution, particularly Article One, Section One, grants legislative powers to Congress, not the President (1:14). He states that the president's role is to "execute" laws, not propose them (1:51). He criticizes the State of the Union address for becoming the "president's big Etsy wish list for America" (2:05), citing examples like President Biden's proposals for the Junk Fee Prevention Act (2:17).
Maher points out that the public's perception of presidential power is inflated, with many Americans believing the president controls economic factors like egg prices, gas prices, and interest rates (3:13). He traces this misconception back to the event's "ballet" and "royal wedding" feel (3:41). He also mentions that George Washington's first State of the Union was a mere 833 words (4:31) and that Thomas Jefferson ceased delivering it in person to avoid appearing too much like the King of England (4:54).
Finally, Maher attributes the current "imperial presidency" to a collective blame, noting that Congress has effectively allowed presidents to declare war without their explicit declaration (5:51). He concludes that the State of the Union address is "embarrassing" (7:13) and highlights the deep division in American politics, evident in the inability of opposing parties to even clap for benign statements (7:34).
