Politics on Late Night

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Colbert grills Dem socialist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Israel, antisemitism

"Late Show" host Stephen Colbert pressed New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani about his stance on Israel and how he'd combat antisemitism in the Big Apple.

Media 5 days ago

Seth Meyers explains why his late-night show has 'weaned ourselves off politicians'

Seth Meyers suggested talk shows have "weaned" off of using politicians as guests, suggesting podcasts offer better platforms for political discourse than TV interviews.

Media June 3

Seth Meyers mocks media frenzy over Biden 'cover-up,' says his age was 'worst-kept secret'

Late-night host Seth Meyers ridiculed the alleged cover-up of former President Biden's health, calling it the worst-kept secret and questioning media priorities.

VIDEO June 3

Seth Meyers knocks idea there was a Biden 'cover-up'

NBC host Seth Meyers ridiculed the notion that the White House engaged in a "cover-up" of former President Biden's declining health during his term.

Biden Cover-Up June 2

Credibility Crisis: Biden's late-night allies go quiet after damning cognitive decline revelations

Late night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers haven't addressed the new book shedding light on the cover-up of former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline.

Media May 18

Trump's Middle East 'bromance' and Qatar jet controversy lampooned on SNL finale

Saturday Night Live mocks President Trump's foreign policy reset, focusing on a fictional Saudi bromance, a controversial Qatari jet, and Boeing's safety issues.

Media May 14

Kathy Griffin accuses Stephen Colbert of 'bulls-- ambush' over infamous Trump severed head photo

Comedian Kathy Griffin lashed out at "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert over a 2018 interview where she claimed he ambushed her with questions about the infamous decapitated Trump photo.

Fox News Flash May 14

Bill Maher's guest applauds host's tirade against 'weak and woke' Dems who think America is 'cringe'

'Real Time' host Bill Maher calls out 'weak and woke' Democrats for supporting anti-Israel movements and sympathizing with terror organization Hamas.

VIDEO May 7

Colbert calls out employer over pressure regarding Trump's '60 Minutes' lawsuit

Late night host Stephen Colbert called out his employer CBS regarding President Donald Trump's lawsuit against Paramount Global.

Media May 3

Bill Maher says woke reality TV moment explains how Democratic Party will blow next election

HBO host Bill Maher used a woke moment from the finale of hit reality TV series "Love Is Blind" to illustrate how the Democratic Party could lose future elections.

Media May 1

Jen Psaki, Stephen Colbert take aim at Schumer, blast Dems for relying on old tactics against Trump

Jen Psaki and Stephen Colbert mocked Sen. Chuck Schumer on Wednesday night as the MSNBC host called out Democrats for relying on old tactics to counter Trump.

Trump's First 100 Days April 26

Bill Maher says MAGA voters won't admit how disappointed they are in Trump's first 100 days

"Real Time" host Bill Maher insisted President Trump's voters are "disappointed" in his first 100 days in office, citing the economic turmoil as a result of his tariff war.

Adam Schiff April 26

Adam Schiff reveals what a San Francisco cashier bluntly told him about Dems, warns party has 'major problem'

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., shared a story about how his luggage was stolen from his car while visiting San Francisco during his appearance on "Real Time with Bill Maher."

Bill Maher April 26

Bill Maher calls out Al Gore for comparing Trump administration to Nazis

"Real Time" host Bill Maher pressed former Vice President Al Gore for comparing the Trump administration to Nazis, telling him it's a "hard word to use with nuance."

Media April 23

Jasmine Crockett tells Jimmy Kimmel she will 'absolutely' take head-to-head IQ test against Trump

Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she would absolutely take a head-to-head IQ test against Donald Trump during a conversation with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

Media April 22

Kimmel mocks DHS Sec Kristi Noem for getting robbed, says her being crime victim is 'embarrassing'

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel mocked DHS secretary Kristi Noem on Monday night for getting robbed, saying, "what could be more embarrassing," as the audience laughed.

Bill Maher April 20

Bill Maher rooting for recession again to make Trump change tariff policy

HBO's Bill Maher had some tough words for President Trump over his approach to China as he wages a global tariff war, warning "I just feel like he picked a fight with the wrong bully."

Bill Maher April 19

Bill Maher says AOC shouldn't be Democratic nominee in 2028 despite recent hype

HBO's Bill Maher cautioned Democrats from backing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as their party's nominee in 2028 as the"Squad" member has been holding rallies around the country.

Bill Maher April 17

Bill Maher declares himself a 'hero' for confronting Trump at White House meeting

HBO host Bill Maher shrugged off his critics, insisting he's a "hero" for how he handled his recent meeting with President Donald Trump and that he's "proud" of confronting him.

Media April 17

Bill Maher's monologue recapping positive Trump meeting angers liberals

Liberals are taking aim at "Real Time" host Bill Maher over his monologue praising Donald Trump following his White House visit, accusing him of being "played" by the president.

Media April 16

Jimmy Kimmel blames liberals 'viciously attacking comedians' for Trump's rise to power

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel told Rolling Stone that liberals who have done a "good job of viciously attacking comedians" were a big part of President Trump's rise.

Media April 13

Washington Post columnist clashes with Bill Maher on ‘falling into the trap’ of talking to Trump

Bill Maher grew irritated with guest Josh Rogin and accused him of patronizing him during an exchange about Maher's meeting with President Donald Trump.

Politics on Late Night April 11

Bill Maher reveals Trump was 'gracious and measured' at White House meeting, says he's not the man seen on TV

HBO's Bill Maher offered his "book report" about his White House visit, revealing President Donald Trump was "gracious and measured" and not the man everyone sees on TV.

Politics on Late Night March 29

Bill Maher explains why he’s rejecting calls to join the political right

"Real Time" host Bill Maher had a message for his conservative fans who have urged him to join the political right, insisting he won't over their "deranged" support for Trump

Politics on Late Night March 29

Bill Maher favors cutting public broadcasting funding, rejects NPR CEO's testimony that outlet is unbiased

HBO's Bill Maher is siding with Republicans to pull funding from NPR and PBS after the CEOs from both outlets testified on Capitol Hill during a contentious hearing.

Politics on Late Night March 29

Bill Maher grills Gavin Newsom over California's regulations, tells him 'DOGE the s---' out of bureaucracy

HBO's Bill Maher took California Gov. Gavin Newsom to task for not living up to his promise of deregulating California, urging him to "DOGE the s---" out of the bureaucracy.

Politics on Late Night March 22

Bill Maher calls out Elon Musk, DOGE for not taking 'chainsaw' to defense spending

HBO's Bill Maher slammed Elon Musk and DOGE for not targeting US defense spending in their effort to cut government waste, calling the Pentagon's budget "the biggest bloat of all."

Politics on Late Night March 22

Bill Maher warns that Democrats are 'gonna be the Whigs' if they don't fix this big problem

HBO's Bill Maher sounded the alarm on the current state of Democratic Party, warning Democrats may share the same fate as the "Whigs" if they don't embrace deregulation.

Donald Trump March 21

Bill Maher reveals he's going to meet Trump at the White House

Liberal comedian and outspoken Trump critic Bill Maher says he will meet President Donald Trump at the White House in a meeting brokered by music star Kid Rock.

Jimmy Kimmel March 21

Backlash mounts towards Kimmel, ABC as critics accuse liberal host of excusing Tesla arson attacks

ABC and its late-night star Jimmy Kimmel are facing growing backlash over accusations he is excusing the Tesla attacks that have occurred in recent weeks.