George W. Bush Hospitalized, Government Sues Bank of America, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 7, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the first charges filed in the deadly Benghazi terrorist attacks and a look at the donations of The Washington Post's new owner. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: John Oliver Mocks Royals, CNN After Kate Middleton Gives Birth

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 24, 2013 Temporary host John Oliver may be British, but that doesn't mean he was about to go soft on the monarchy--and CNN's coverage of it--after the newest member of the royal family was born earlier in the week. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Obama Outlines Climate Change Plan, Weiner Leads Comeback Race, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 26, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including PolitiFact considers possible outcomes for Wednesday's Supreme Court same-sex marriage decisions and "The Daily Show's" John Oliver takes aim at the media and the government over whistle-blower Edward Snowden. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Campaign to Ignore Sarah Palin

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 18, 2013 The former half-term Alaska governor/reality television star/famed quitter's return Monday to Fox News (on the equally ridiculous "Fox & Friends" no less) gave interim "Daily Show" host John Oliver a great idea. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

ACLU Sues Obama Administration Over NSA Snooping, John Oliver’s ‘Daily Show’ Debut, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 12, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a lawmaker makes history on the U.S. Senate floor and outgoing Congresswoman Michele Bachmann continues to fundraise on her campaign site. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Jon Stewart Taking Hiatus From ‘Daily Show’ to Direct Movie

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 6, 2013 Funnyman Jon Stewart is taking a turn at a more serious project than he's normally accustomed to, one that will require him to be behind the camera instead of in front of it. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

America, Meet the Mouth of John Burton

Staff / Truthdig Dec 7, 2011 California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton has a certain way of talking that is familiar and even entertaining to those who know him, but "The Daily Show" seemed genuinely shocked to discover a politician who doesn't give a shit about our Victorian sensibilities."The Daily Show" seems genuinely shocked to discover a politician who doesn't give a shit about our Victorian sensibilities. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: A Few Good Gays

Staff / Truthdig Feb 4, 2010 Even though the U.S. military's top brass specifically called this week for the "don't ask, don't tell" policy to be repealed, that didn't stop certain Republican congressmen from putting on an impressive show of jackassery in response. Winning top honors among that latter group, at least in Jon Stewart's book, was Sen. John McCain. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Geithner’s Housing Crisis

Staff / Truthdig Jul 31, 2009 Apparently Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner wants more for his home than he paid for it -- in this market The "Daily Show's" John Oliver asks, "How can the American people trust the policies of a man who can't sell his house? Is it not like hiring a personal trainer who is morbidly obese?". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama’s Inauguration: Better Than the Moon Landing?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 23, 2009 Was Barack Obama's inauguration moment more important than, say, Martin Luther King Jr.’s finest hour? How about the moon landing? A brazen John Oliver takes to the streets of Washington, D.C., during Obama's big day to take advantage of the good will of fellow revelers -- and to steal a kiss or two -- in this memorable "Daily Show" clip. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’ Slams a Night of Bad ‘Burlesque’

Staff / Truthdig Jul 19, 2007 "The Daily Show's" Jon Stewart and John Oliver take down the most recent Democratic disappointment: the Senate's all-night session. Oliver, political theater critic for the show, gives his most scathing review to date. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’ on the ‘War Czar’

Staff / Truthdig Apr 14, 2007 Jon Stewart and John Oliver riff on the administration's plan to empower a war czar. Oliver explains that the position will occupy the gap between commander in chief, secretary of defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In other words: the blame. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )