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The Senate passed a bill to help sick veterans. Then 25 Republicans reversed course

Veterans groups are slamming GOP senators for blocking a bill that would have given health care and benefits to veterans affected by from toxic chemicals and burn pits in wars dating back to Vietnam.

WEKU

‘You just sentenced veterans to death’: Democrats and veterans outraged as GOP senators block burn pits bill

A staggering 25 GOP senators who voted to pass the bill last month suddenly changed their minds and voted no on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Samantha Bee's cancellation hints at tough times for women and POC in late night TV

The late night comedy scene is changing and that could be trouble or an opportunity for emerging talents.

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Anger as Republicans block bill to help military veterans exposed to toxins

Jon Stewart, who has lobbied for bipartisan bill to expand healthcare for veterans, condemns ‘stab-vets-in-the-back senators’

The Guardian - US

What links Mr Bean to George Bush via the Wu-Tang Clan?

With Rowan Atkinson’s Man vs Bee creating a buzz, we follow a swarm of entertainers down the rabbit hole, including Eddie Izzard, Jon Stewart and GZA

The Guardian - UK

House passes bill to expand care for veterans exposed to burn pits

"Excellent," said comedian and campaigner Jon Stewart after the House passed the bill in a 342-88 vote.

Axios

Jon Stewart rejects suggestion that he’d run for president in 2024: ‘No thank you’

A viral op-ed published last week promoted a theory that the former Daily Show host could have a good shot at the 2024 Democratic ticket if Joe Biden ducks out

The Independent UK

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Jon Stewart shuts down rumors of 2024 presidential run: ‘Ummm…No thank you’

He’s not joking about this.

Tribune News Service

BREAKING: Jon Stewart Reveals He Used To Go On Shroom Binges And Could Perform The Day After, No Problems

Jon Stewart, comedian, writer, producer, director, actor and former host of "The Daily Show," recently appeared on the "Til This Day with Radio Rahim" podcast.

Benzinga

New this week: Luke Combs, Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Soccer Mommy and Luke Combs, the the action comedy “The Man From Toronto” starring Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson, and the 10-episode, coming-of-age comedy “Gordita Chronicles.”

The Independent UK

5 shows to watch: 'Daily Show' alums reunite to honor Jon Stewart in Mark Twain Prize telecast

'2022 Mark Twain Prize: Jon Stewart'

Tribune News Service

Emotional mother-in-law says she no longer has to ‘carry’ late veteran ‘on shoulders’ as burn pits bill passes

The SFC Heath Robinson Honoring our PACT Act passed the Senate on Thursday – on the ninth birthday of the late Sergeant Robinson’s daughter

The Independent UK

Nabi Roshan: Afghanistan’s Jon Stewart forced into exile

Nabi Roshan, whose show used to be watched by millions, now lives as a refugee in Albania.

Al Jazeera

‘He has been forgotten’: why humorist Art Buchwald should be remembered

A new biography celebrates the sharp humour and difficult life of the Pulitzer-winning newspaper humourist, once known as ‘the wit of Washington’

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Roll Call

Toxic exposure bill would rewrite America’s compact with veterans

Congress appears likely to pass legislation that would make millions more veterans eligible for disability and health care benefits.

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart calls on US lawmakers to ‘do the right thing’ by US veterans while sending aid to Ukraine

Last month, the US Senate voted to send $40bn to Ukraine. Some Republicans are balking at spending around $1bn on their own sick veterans

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart slams Americans for tweeting about Memorial Day but not showing up for veterans over burn pits

US Senate is expected to vote on the Honoring our PACT Act in early June with veterans advocate Jon Stewart saying only six more senators are needed to pass the landmark bill

Los Angeles Times

Chappelle 'felt good' his friends broke attacker's arm, but not everyone's laughing

Even if Dave Chappelle was shaken after being attacked by a man onstage at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday, he continued to joke about the shocking incident at the show and reportedly at its after-party.

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Tribune News Service

Joe-kes galore: Biden could draw on past Correspondents' dinners to entertain the guests

WASHINGTON — Not since 2016 has a sitting president attended a White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in person, but in a sign that history repeats itself, President Joe Biden might be able to recycle some material from his predecessors.

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Here are some jokes that Joe Biden could recycle at this year’s White House correspondents' dinner - Roll Call

Not since 2016 has a president attended a White House correspondents' dinner in person, but Joe Biden might be able to recycle some material.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Comedian Jon Stewart Feted for Humor, Advocacy with Mark Twain Prize

Comedian Jon Stewart became the 23rd recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center on Sunday, with tributes from late night television hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel plus music from singer Bruce Springsteen. Stewart, who captured the American zeitgeist while zinging politicians and the…

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart to receive Mark Twain Prize for American humor

A host of celebrities and comedy royalty will gather Sunday night at the Kennedy Center as comedian, talk show host and political influencer Jon Stewart receives the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in humor

Tribune News Service

Jon Stewart’s struggles add to list of streaming talk show flops

Streaming services have already proved that they can produce Oscar-winning movies, Emmy-worthy dramatic series and high-profile live sports. But there’s one genre that the new wave of home entertainment platforms have yet to figure out: talk shows.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Gilbert Gottfried, Actor and Comic’s Comic, Dies at 67

Gilbert Gottfried, the actor and legendary standup comic known for his raw, scorched voice and crude jokes, has died. He was 67. Gottfried died from a rare genetic muscle disease that can trigger a dangerously abnormal heartbeat, his publicist and longtime friend Glenn Schwartz said in a statement. “In addition…

Benzinga

Moon Knight's Oscar Isaac Opens Up On Taking Psilocybin With Ethan Hawke

Oscar Isaac, one of the most recognizable personalities at the moment with roles in record-breaking films such as Ex Machina, Dune and the three latest Star Wars movies, has cemented his position as a great actor. Lately, he has been on a publicity tour for his most recent show, Moon Knight, and was recently a…

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