Trump Admin Panics Over Oil Costs, Says There's "Nothing Left to Target" in Iran | The Tonight Show

This monologue from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon covers recent political news regarding the Trump administration's reaction to rising oil costs following the conflict with Iran (0:11). Jimmy jokes about Trump's economic solutions, such as siphoning gas from Canada (0:27) and advises people to drive downhill to save money on fuel (0:33).The segment highlights the impact of the conflict on daily life through a mock commercial for gas as a luxury gift (1:39) and jokes about Iran pulling out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (2:13). Jimmy also uses popular songs to explain the chaotic political situation (2:45), mentioning figures like JD Vance, Gavin Newsom, and Melania Trump (0:27 - 3:45).Finally, the monologue covers Trump's trip to Cincinnati to discuss lower drug prices (4:03) and concludes with a series of sketches about various product recalls, including Toyota SUVs, Honda vehicles, Manila clams, Keurig pods, and Bremer meatballs (4:56-6:44).

Oil Market Chaos | Trump: Expensive Gas Is "A Small Price To Pay" | D.C. Hot Rods

In this monologue, Stephen Colbert covers the recent geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, focusing on the chaos in the oil markets caused by threats to the Strait of Hormuz (0:11-0:57). Colbert highlights Iran's placement of naval mines and missiles, endangering global oil supplies (0:43-1:52).

Key Takeaways:

• Rising Gas Prices: The conflict has caused a significant spike in gasoline prices, with the average rising from $2.98 to $3.58 a gallon, impacting American consumers (3:51-4:15).
• Trump's Response: President Trump dismissed the economic impact as a "small price to pay" for safety, despite the chaos causing surprise within his own administration (4:35-5:29).
• Misinformation and Confusion: Colbert points out a false claim from the Secretary of Energy about naval escorts and general confusion within the administration regarding the situation (2:45-3:25, 7:12-7:43).
• Other Commodity Impacts: The tension is driving up prices for other resources, including aluminum and fertilizer ingredients (7:53-8:33).
• IndyCar Race: In a lighter segment, Colbert mocks a planned IndyCar race called "Freedom 250" scheduled for downtown Washington D.C. (10:43-11:22).

GOP's Next-Level Hypocrisy on Minnesota ICE Protests, 2nd Amendment & Epstein Files | The Daily Show

In this episode, Jon Stewart critiques the hypocrisy of the GOP regarding several current events, highlighting a stark contrast between their past rhetoric and current actions.

Key Highlights:

• The Epstein Files: Stewart mocks the right's sudden inability to decode emails involving Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump (0:06-0:30), contrasting this with their intense focus on interpreting John Podesta's emails during the Pizzagate conspiracy (4:02-6:00). He argues they are shielding themselves from explicit evidence while having previously manufactured conspiracies out of thin air.
• January 6th vs. January 7th: The video contrasts the GOP's defense of January 6th insurrectionists as "peaceful protesters" (12:53-13:28) with their condemnation of a woman shot during a protest against ICE on January 7th (13:51-14:10), pointing out a massive double standard.
• 2nd Amendment Hypocrisy: Stewart highlights a major shift regarding gun rights, showing Republican figures arguing that carrying a gun to a protest increases the risk of force, despite their usual fierce defense of the 2nd Amendment (16:35-17:10). He jokes about their obsession with guns being part of their personality (20:52-21:18).
• Nazis vs. Authoritarians: The segment concludes by addressing the GOP's condemnation of comparing them to Nazis, while simultaneously using similar language like "jack-booted thugs" to describe political opponents (22:18-23:25).

Trump’s an Absolute Disaster, Iran Aspires to Attack California & MAGA Coalition is Cracking

This monologue from Jimmy Kimmel Live covers various current events, starting with Jimmy Kimmel introducing Conan O'Brien as the upcoming Oscars host (0:28). Kimmel notes the tense atmosphere due to an FBI warning regarding potential drone strikes in California (1:39) and mocks Donald Trump's reaction to the Iran situation (2:05).

Other key highlights include:

• Trump in Kentucky: Trump reminisced about how former President Obama walked down stairs (3:06).
• Celebrity Meetings: Jake Paul appeared at a Trump rally (3:37), and a look at Pope Leo meeting a baby dressed like him (4:21).
• Jeffrey Epstein Investigations: State investigators are searching Epstein's former New Mexico property (4:39), and a sculpture depicting Trump and Epstein was shown (5:54).
• Political Cracks: Senator John Kennedy took a jab at RFK Jr. regarding sugary drinks and past cocaine use (6:22).
• Election Updates: Kimmel discusses continued efforts to audit the 2020 election results (7:56) and responds to criticism from Newsmax (9:15).
• Upbeat Bobby: The segment ends with a guest appearance from "Upbeat Bobby" (10:56) trying to bring positivity to the bleak news cycle (10:39).

Trump & MAGA Clash Over Sending Troops to Iran; Hegseth Splurges on Steak & Lobster: A Closer Look

This video from Late Night with Seth Meyers features a "Closer Look" segment examining the contradictions within the Republican party regarding potential military action against Iran (0:01-0:12, 5:45-8:00). Seth highlights how various Republicans are unable to agree on whether the goal is regime change (5:50-6:15), the extent of Iran's nuclear capabilities (6:39-7:23), or if boots on the ground are planned (7:55-8:46).Additionally, the video critiques Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's focus on "war fighting" (0:26-1:40) while highlighting reports of excessive spending under his leadership, including $15 million on steak and $6.9 million on lobster tail in a single month (3:23-3:44), along with luxury items like a $98,000 piano for the Air Force Chief of Staff (4:23-4:36).

Meanwhile... Push 2 For Spanish | A Very Brady Landmark | New Subway Ads

In this episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the host covers several bizarre news stories in his segment, Meanwhile.

Key Highlights:

• Malfunctioning AI Bot (0:59-1:47): Callers to the Washington State Department of Licensing requested Spanish service but were greeted by an AI speaking English with a strong Spanish accent.
• Barbie World Record (1:49-2:07): A German woman set a new world record for the largest collection of Barbies and earned a second title for identifying them while blindfolded, specifically by taste.
• The Brady Bunch House (2:09-2:32): The iconic home from the television show The Brady Bunch has officially been declared an historic landmark in Los Angeles.
• Chimpanzees and Crystals (2:33-2:58): Researchers in Spain discovered that chimpanzees are intensely interested in crystals, specifically quartz and calcite.
• New Subway Ads (2:59-4:53): New York City is bracing for new station audio advertisements that may play at nearly 100 dB, which is louder than a blender, despite initial promises of lower volumes.

Honest Trailers | The Oscars 2026

This video is an Honest Trailer parody of the Oscars 2026 nominees, breaking down the major contenders with biting humor and sarcasm. The narrator highlights common tropes and thematic overlaps among the films, such as absent fathers, sick mothers, and dead kids (10:57-11:35). The trailer mocks the cynical nature of the Academy Awards, calling it the least anticipated event since Brett Ratner's Melania (0:12).

Here are the breakdowns for the nominees:

• Sinners (0:32): Described as hand-to-hand combat politics serving as a backdrop for Leo DiCaprio's quest to parent a 25-year-old (0:47), featuring a racially intense performance by Sean Penn (1:05).
• One Battle After Another (1:35): Portrayed as a loosely based origin story for FUBU (1:37), breaking records for nominations but likely to be shut out of the big awards (1:53).
• Hamnet (2:21): A behind-the-quill version of Hamlet (2:26) treating a poet like an MCU hero (2:44), focusing on a messy witch played by Jesse Buckley (3:13).
• Marty Supreme (3:34): A film about a weeaboo in 1950s New York trying to get to Japan (3:40) while fighting angry wives and Chris Walken (4:05).
• Sentimental Value (4:40): A weepy Norwegian drama (5:52) about a director who abandons his family to make a movie (5:07).
• The Secret Agent (6:11): A slow-paced Brazilian thriller (6:15) mixed with Wes Anderson vibes (6:41).
• Bugonia (7:10): A dark comedy running on Emma Stoner Logic (7:30) about corporate life and gaming addiction (7:43).
• Train Dreams (8:22): A film about a grizzled old prospector (8:23) repressings his feelings until they explode (8:58).
• F1 (9:20): Described as a carbon copy of Top Gun Maverick (10:01) featuring Brad Pitt (10:03).
• Frankenstein (10:08): A Del Toro film (10:10) with a love triangle featuring Jacob Elordi (10:15).

Trump Calls Iran War a "Short-Term Excursion," Gas Prices Continue to Soar | The Tonight Show

This monologue from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon covers several current news stories with a comedic focus:

Political Satire & Current Events: (0:29 - 4:02)

• Jimmy jokes about President Trump describing the conflict in Iran as a "short-term excursion" (0:33), comparing it to a quick errand gone wrong.
• Discussion of rising gas prices in the US due to the conflict, featuring fake Speedway radio jingles about exorbitant costs (2:18-3:27).
• Comedy sketches featuring a fake "Iran plan generator" that suggests blaming Obama, Biden, and Bad Bunny (1:33-2:15).

Business & Sports News: (3:31 - 4:20)

• Spirit Airlines is mocked for a pilot shortage, joking they are recruiting Uber drivers (3:31-3:53).
• Travis Kelce re-signing with the Kansas City Chiefs for a 14th season is mentioned, with jokes about his girlfriend, Taylor Swift (4:02-4:20).

"We Post" Segment: (4:20 - 9:20)

• Jimmy and the audience vote on potential social media posts using clickers. The winning post was a joke about natural deodorant not working (5:05-8:45).