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New York Post
12 minutes ago
- New York Post
Comedians hit back at liberal critics, claim ‘Late Show' cancellation will lead to even more Trump jokes
Chicago comedians argued on Tuesday that the cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' will lead to more jokes about President Donald Trump, not fewer, in contrast with liberal critics' concerns. After CBS announced the left-leaning comedian's show being canceled weeks earlier, several people ranging from commentators to lawmakers called out the move as authoritarian, suggesting CBS bent the knee to Trump after recently settling a lawsuit. Though some believed that this could lead to either more censorship or political capitulation, comedians from the windy city, where Colbert had trained in comedy, largely believed the opposite. 'That would go for whoever is the president,' late night host Mark Bazer told the Chicago Sun-Times. 'That's the gig. My guess is there's very few comedians or late-night talk show hosts who are going to bend the knee.' Bazer added that Colbert can now 'take the gloves off' regarding his jokes against Trump without the pressure of maintaining his show. 3 Chicago-based comedians Mark Bazer and James Dugan claim that if anything, there' be more jokes about President Trump after CBS announced 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' will end in May 2026. AP 'We've all seen late-night talk shows over the years. It's a tradition to make fun of whoever's in power, like, that's what the job entails,' Bazer said. Local comic James Dugan, who frequently performs for the Chicago improv show Whirled News Tonight, told the Chicago Sun-Times that his team largely pulls jokes from the headlines, which have heavily featured Trump recently. In fact, he described concerns about an oversaturation of Trump jokes. 'A lot of times with our show in particular, we get four or five newspapers and spread them out,' Dugan said. 3 Many commentators and lawmakers called the move by CBS to cancel Colbert's show as authoritarian, after Paramount recently settled a lawsuit with Trump. 'And there is a little bit of a sense of like, should we take out the Trump stuff? Because people are kind of sick of hearing about it.' However, some comedians are still worried about what Colbert's cancellation could mean for comedy on a larger scale. 'The fact that a sitting public official is doing so much private litigation, and that it results in this type of thing — it's dangerous,' stand-up comic Eunji Kim told the Chicago Sun-Times. 3 Bazer told The Chicago Sun-Times that Colbert doesn't need to worry about making Trump jokes since his show will be ending next year, acknowledging that he can 'take the gloves off.' Despite the timing of the announcement, CBS and its parent company, Paramount, have said that the cancellation was a financial decision, not a political one. Insider sources have also said that the decision was made days before Paramount's settlement with Trump. Colbert himself has not shied away from attacking Trump in the weeks after his show's cancellation. Last week, he told Trump to 'go f— yourself' after the latter celebrated the end of 'The Late Show.'
The Hill
12 minutes ago
- The Hill
GDP numbers buoy Trump
It's Wednesday. Two meteor showers are peaking at the same time! 💫 Here's how you have the best chance to see them. In today's issue: U.S. growth rebounds Powell's 2:30 p.m. interest rate decision Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, California Inside Cory Booker's Senate blowup Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau spotted together Let's talk about the e-con-o-my. Let's talk about you and me: The U.S. economy rebounded in the spring after contracting in the winter, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). How this is measured: The U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) — or the value of all goods and services across the economy — rose. This comes after the GDP fell by 0.5 percent in the first quarter while President Trump triggered a trade war. 🚨 Another big metric to watch for today: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will announce at 2:30 p.m. EDT the Fed's decision on interest rates. Experts aren't expecting a rate change, despite pressure from the president, but there can be surprises. 💻 Watch it live On cue, Trump again this morning pushed Powell to cut rates, arguing there's 'no inflation' in a Truth Social post. 'Let people buy, and refinance, their homes!' Trump said. 🗨️ Follow today's live blog Why the economic rebound is welcome news for the White House: The GDP figures arrive as another metric heads the opposite direction for the president: his approval rating. Trump's net approval rating has reached its lowest point of his second term, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll. His net approval rating is 15 points underwater. 🔎 See the full poll 📆 For your radar: Price data will be released on Thursday, which will give us a good measure of inflation. Plus, the July jobs report will come out on Friday. By the end of the week, we should have a clearer picture of where the U.S. economy stands. Trump unveils India tariffs: President Trump insists he is holding firm on his Aug. 1 start date for the global tariffs to kick in, calling it a 'BIG DAY FOR AMERICA!!!' And he just announced a 25 percent tariff on products imported from India, beginning on Friday. Which of the U.S.'s top trading partners *don't* have a trade deal with Trump yet?: China, Mexico, Canada, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Brazil, Switzerland and Thailand. U.S. and Chinese officials held another round of talks in Stockholm this week ahead of a separate Aug. 12 deadline for tariffs on China. Where each country stands in negotiations, via The Hill's Alex Gangitano 🌏 EARTHQUAKE LATEST The Earth's power is mind-blowing sometimes: Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, California, Washington state, Alaska, Japan and coastal areas of Russia's islands this morning following one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. What triggered this?: A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake rumbled off the coast of Russia, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Hawaii had an evacuation order in place but has since downgraded it. ➤ SIGHTS AND SOUNDS 📹 Sirens blaring in Waikiki 📹 Doctors in Russia secured a patient midsurgery 📹 A tsunami hitting a Russian town 📹 Waves hitting the coast of Japan This is wild: Here's a graphic showing the earthquake's effect on the waves. 📹 Check out the map What are the strongest earthquakes ever recorded?: The records only go back to about 1900, but there have been multiple 9.0+ magnitude earthquakes. Here's a list Some practical advice: The Washington Post explains what you should do if you're in a tsunami warning. I must admit, I didn't know all of this. ✅ ON CAPITOL HILL A Senate confirmation that turned some heads: The Senate approved Emil Bove to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, giving the No. 3 DOJ official and former Trump lawyer a lifetime appointment, even amid a series of whistleblower complaints about his conduct. What I mean by 'complaints about his conduct': Bove is currently the subject of three different complaints in recent weeks. Two of those allege he violated court orders. The third alleges he misled Congress on the dropping of bribery charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. The Senate vote: 50-49. Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine) joined Democrats in voting 'no.' Rebecca Beitsch explains the controversies surrounding Bove. Read it in The Hill ➤ MORE COMINGS AND GOINGS: In: The Senate also confirmed Susan Monarez to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The vote was 51-47. This was Trump's second pick for the role — the CDC hasn't had a permanent leader since March. She's a longtime government scientist who will now be at the helm of an agency Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has upended. Read more Out: 'Vinay Prasad, the top vaccine regulator and chief scientific officer at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a critic of the agency's COVID-19 policies, has departed after being on the job for less than three months.' An HHS spokesperson wouldn't give a reason for the sudden departure. Read more This was an intense blowup: Sen. Cory Booker (N.J.) unleashed on Democratic colleagues on the Senate floor Tuesday, accusing them of being 'willing to be complicit' with Trump. What prompted the fireworks: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) tried to move a package of bills that included grants for police departments around the country. But Booker objected, noting the grants wouldn't go to New Jersey and some other Democratic-led states. Then things grew tense: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) pointed out Booker previously objected — 'long before' Trump was in office — to her own policing legislation, arguing his criticism was broader than he framed it. Klobuchar then jabbed him for missing the committee markup for the bills. 'I don't need lectures on the urgency of this,' Booker fumed. Tensions increased from there. Read more from The Hill's Alexander Bolton. How we got here: Trump signed an order in January freezing federal funding related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Nearly a dozen states, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), have opposed the funding freeze. What Booker wants: The senator wants Trump to release a hold on funding for Democratic states such as New Jersey, California and New York, arguing the party should use its 'leverage' over funding proposals. ➤ OTHER CONGRESS TIDBITS: Feel better, congressman: Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) was ' accidentally kicked by a horse ' and broke a rib. Baby Boomer vs. Gen Z: A Gen Z activist launched a primary challenge against longtime Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.). New book in the works: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is promising an 'unapologetic account' of his 'unconventional life' in a forthcoming memoir, dubbed 'Unfettered.' Texas electoral maps: Texas Republicans unveiled new congressional maps today. Democrats have voiced alarm over the GOP redistricting plan. MTG won't run for governor: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) is passing on a Georgia gubernatorial bid. 📧 In today's Evening Report: The redistricting wars are heating up ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, as Texas moves to redraw its maps to make several House races more favorable for Republicans. Click here to sign up & get it in your inbox. Coming Up The House is out. The Senate is in. President Trump is in Washington. (All times EDT) This afternoon: More Senate votes are expected. 📆 Today's agenda 1:30 p.m. Trump signs a bill into law. 2:30 p.m. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a news conference. 💻 Livestream 4 p.m. Trump delivers remarks on 'Making Health Technology Great Again.' 💻 Livestream 🐝 INTERNET BUZZ 🍰 Celebrate: Today is National Cheesecake Day. Sooo, Trump wants to prosecute Beyoncé: Last weekend, Trump called for the prosecution of singer Beyoncé. He claimed she was paid $11 million for endorsing Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in 2024. Well, CNN fact-checked that claim and it is nonexistent. Read the factcheck and explainer ^ Good luck dealing with the Beyhive's wrath. 😅 🚀 How much do you want to bet they discussed her space trip?: Pop star Katy Perry was spotted dining in Montreal with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week. A consultant for the restaurant said there were 'no visual signs of PDA or anything.' 📸 Photos from TMZ 👋 AND FINALLY… And to leave you with something useful, open this video any time you're having a bad day.
San Francisco Chronicle
12 minutes ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Schools and counties begin to see payment delays as Pennsylvania's budget stalemate hits a month
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro 's administration says billions of dollars in aid to Pennsylvania's schools and human services will be delayed, as he and the politically divided Legislature struggle to end what is now a month-long budget stalemate. State-supported universities, libraries, early-childhood education programs and county health departments also will see delays in payments, Shapiro's administration said in letters sent Tuesday to providers. 'I recognize this information is concerning, and it is equally concerning to both me and the governor,' Budget Secretary Uri Monson said in the letters. 'Our administration continues to work diligently to find agreement between the House and Senate and we will work to support you and your organization as you manage the current situation.' Budget stalemates are also playing out in Michigan and North Carolina, where Democratic governors are sharing power with Republican legislators. Pennsylvania school districts, which received more than $11 billion last year from the state for operations, will see delays on more than $2 billion in payments through August, Shapiro's administration said. District officials have said the poorest districts might have to borrow money if aid is delayed in August. Universities, such as Penn State and state-run system schools, will see delays on more than $200 million in aid and counties will not get on-time payments of $390 million to child welfare agencies, it said. More than $100 million in payments to a range of other agencies, nonprofits and programs will also be delayed, according to the administration's letters. It also said it cannot distribute money to early childhood education providers. Shapiro and top Republican lawmakers have said they are engaged in closed-door discussions to try to find a compromise. Neither the state House nor state Senate have scheduled a voting session for this week. ___
