Stephen Colbert Channels Willy Wonka to Explain Congress

The “Late Show” host broke into song to tell viewers about budget reconciliation and other works of “legislative wonder.”

Late Night Shares the Stage With Climate Change

Seven hosts dedicated their Wednesday shows to raising awareness about the urgent need to slow global warming.

Late Night Takes Lots of Jabs at Nicki Minaj

The rapper’s tweets about her cousin’s friend, who she said had swollen testicles after taking the Covid vaccine, set off a flood of commentary.

Samantha Bee Blasts Supreme Court for Allowing the Texas Abortion Ban

The “Full Frontal” host wasn’t happy about the state’s law, which outlaws abortion after six weeks, or the high court’s decision not to block it.

Emmys 2021 Snubs and Surprises: ‘Emily in Paris’? Mais Oui

A nomination for a lightweight Netflix comedy and the omission of Ethan Hawke’s John Brown were among the few shockers.