Politics on Late Night - Page 2

Bill Maher rips Macklemore's Gaza stance, says celebrity 'moral confusion' is fueling antisemitism

September 12, 2026

Bill Maher rips Macklemore's Gaza stance, says celebrity 'moral confusion' is fueling antisemitism

Bill Maher targeted Macklemore on Rosh Hashanah for calling the Gaza war a genocide, arguing that the claim fuels a global rise in antisemitism.

Democratic rep tells ABC, CBS to 'grow a spine' after Kimmel announces alternative Talarico interview

September 10, 2026

Democratic rep tells ABC, CBS to 'grow a spine' after Kimmel announces alternative Talarico interview

California Rep. Ted Lieu accused ABC and CBS of "bending the knee" after Jimmy Kimmel shifted his James Talarico interview off-air in a pair of deleted X posts.

Kimmel reveals he's interviewing James Talarico under 'unusual circumstances,' citing FCC threats

September 10, 2026

Kimmel reveals he's interviewing James Talarico under 'unusual circumstances,' citing FCC threats

Jimmy Kimmel said Wednesday his James Talarico interview will air on YouTube and not on TV, citing FCC threats against his show, ABC network, and affiliates.

Bill Maher ridicules liberals’ 'Lake America' outrage with jab at left-wing language police

August 29, 2026

Bill Maher ridicules liberals’ 'Lake America' outrage with jab at left-wing language police

Bill Maher mocked Democrats for opposing Trump's Lake Ontario renaming, comparing it to the left's own history of rebranding with terms like Latinx.

Byron Donalds shuts down Bill Maher’s claim on GOP primary racism, says 'Florida is a meritocracy'

August 29, 2026

Byron Donalds shuts down Bill Maher’s claim on GOP primary racism, says 'Florida is a meritocracy'

Byron Donalds pushed back on Bill Maher's claims that racism cost him key Florida Panhandle counties, calling the state a meritocracy on "Real Time."

Jelly Roll rolls away from apolitical past after Trump jokes spark MAGA and ‘snowflake’ labels

August 28, 2026

Jelly Roll rolls away from apolitical past after Trump jokes spark MAGA and ‘snowflake’ labels

Jelly Roll walked back his apolitical stance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and revealed he plans to vote in the upcoming midterm elections this November.

Jon Stewart asks whether 'The Daily Show' is like high-sugar food giving US 'political diabetes'

August 26, 2026

Jon Stewart asks whether 'The Daily Show' is like high-sugar food giving US 'political diabetes'

Jon Stewart told Michelle Obama he wonders whether "The Daily Show" has been cultural "ultra processed food" giving America political diabetes.

Kathy Griffin 'really hurt' she's not a guest on Kimmel's show during Rosie O'Donnell's week to host

August 19, 2026

Kathy Griffin 'really hurt' she's not a guest on Kimmel's show during Rosie O'Donnell's week to host

Kathy Griffin said she's "really hurt" after not being invited as a guest during Rosie O'Donnell's week hosting Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show.

Kat Timpf: Rosie seemed like she was in on the joke

August 18, 2026

Kat Timpf: Rosie seemed like she was in on the joke

Fox News analyst Kat Timpf rates Rosie O'Donnell's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' appearance as guest host on 'The Five.'

Rosie O'Donnell’s return to late night reignites decades-old feud with Donald Trump

August 18, 2026

Rosie O'Donnell’s return to late night reignites decades-old feud with Donald Trump

Rosie O'Donnell called Trump "Mango Mussolini" and addressed him directly on camera during her debut week as "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" guest host.