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Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: A $16 Billion Boost for Cleaning Legacy Pollution

December 23, 2023

Explore the transformative impact of Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s investment to clean legacy pollution. The Department of the Interior’s initiatives target abandoned oil and gas wells and mine lands, creating jobs and reducing harmful emissions. Discover how federally funded projects are breaking ground to remediate sites across the nation, marking a significant step towards a greener and more sustainable future.

Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: A Comprehensive Approach to Safeguarding America’s Future

December 23, 2023

Explore the transformative impact of Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, investing over $50 billion to safeguard communities from physical, climate, and cybersecurity threats. From wildfire defense plans to drought crisis responses and flood resilience projects, discover how this legislation is shaping a resilient and secure future for America.

Schumer: Democrats won’t let Republicans defund the FBI

December 20, 2023

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY, discusses where he sees areas of compromise with mainstream Republicans and why he says extremism doesn’t work with American voters.

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The Dual Threat: Bioterrorism and Domestic Extremism Pose Significant Challenges to American National Security

December 20, 2023

Explore the dual threats to American national security over the next 5 years: the risk of bioterrorism and the rise of white nationalism. Discover the interconnected challenges, the need for international cooperation, and strategies to build domestic resilience in this insightful article on safeguarding the nation’s future.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Is “Tired” of “Stupid People,” Congress Is Most Unproductive in History

December 20, 2023

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like more than 300,000 air fryers sold at Walmart, Target and Kohl’s being recalled and Congress on track to be one of the most unproductive in modern history.

Ford Saves the Tonight Show Holiday Block Party – in Partnership with Ford | The Tonight Show

December 20, 2023

A huge winter storm knocks out the power at Jimmy and The Roots’ holiday block party, but the new 2024 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid with Pro Power Onboard saves the day.

Weekend Update: Christmas Joke Swap 2023

December 19, 2023

Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle the week’s biggest news and make each other read jokes they’ve never seen before live on air to close out 2023.

Political experts examine America’s divisions heading into 2024 election

December 19, 2023

All this year, Judy Woodruff has been exploring the deep divisions we see playing out every day in the country. She’s distilled much of that reporting into a special airing Tuesday night on PBS. For that, she recently sat down with a panel to talk through their concerns heading into another contentious election year. It’s for her series, America at a Crossroads.

Elon Musk: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

December 18, 2023

John Oliver discusses Elon Musk, the influence he has over more than just his businesses, and the perfect place for him and Mark Zuckerberg to finally have that cage match.

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Universal Basic Income: Fostering Inclusive Economic Growth

December 18, 2023

Explore the transformative potential of Universal Basic Income (UBI) in fostering inclusive economic growth. Discover how UBI addresses poverty, stimulates entrepreneurship, enhances education, and reduces income inequality, laying the groundwork for a more equitable and prosperous society.

Haley, DeSantis, Ramaswamy, and Christie spar at 4th GOP debate

December 7, 2023

CNN’s panel of reporters and experts break down the 4th GOP presidential debate.

2023 Wasn’t All Bad, Just Ask Lewis Black | The Daily Show

December 7, 2023

2024 is going to suck, so before that nightmare begins, take a moment with Lewis Black to appreciate everything good that happened in 2023.

Watch the DeSantis vs. Newsom debate in 3 minutes

December 1, 2023

Florida Republican Ron DeSantis faced California Democrat Gavin Newsom in a debate hosted by Fox News Thursday night.

Dollar Stores: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

November 30, 2023

John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.

Elon Musk tells advertisers to go fuck themselves

To see Elon Musk express remorse was something

November 30, 2023

Speaking at the 2023 DealBook Summit in New York on Wednesday, Elon Musk, the owner of social media site X, scoffed at advertisers leaving the platform because of antisemitic posts he amplified there, saying to those advertisers ‘Go f—yourself. Go. F—. Yourself.’ Andrew Ross Sorkin conducted the interview and Sorkin joins Morning Joe to discuss.

Jordan & Desi Confront Fox News Viewers About The War on Christmas | The Daily Show

November 29, 2023

Is defending Christmas enough to get you on the nice list? Desi Lydic & Jordan Klepper head to the FOX News All American Christmas tree lighting to investigate the war on Christmas.

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Kimmel: Republicans DESPERATE to Smear Biden, Pence’s Comma Controversy & Kiss or Mariah Carey!?

November 29, 2023

Today is the day known as Giving Tuesday, the U.S. Forest Service has an idea for how to save money this holiday season, 40 members of Congress have announced plans to retire at the end of their terms, Hunter Biden may be headed to testify in front of the House Oversight Committee, Fox News is so desperate to smear Joe Biden they are literally grasping at straws, Mike Pence is getting caught up in a controversy about a comma, and we positioned ourselves right in front of the world famous Hollywood Bowl for a new game we like to call “The Poll at the Bowl” where we guess whether fans are there to see Mariah Carey or Kiss.

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GOP Gets Absolutely STUNNED by Hunter Biden Demand to Testify Publicly

November 29, 2023

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the letter by Hunter Biden’s lawyer stating that Hunter would be willing to testify in public before the House Oversight Committee in order to ensure transparency and the response by the GOP that they want a secret deposition instead.

Unveiling Fascism: Understanding and Identifying Fascist Behavior

November 27, 2023

Explore the nuanced characteristics of fascism and gain insights into identifying potential signs of fascist behavior with these 10 crucial tips. Learn to recognize authoritarianism, extreme nationalism, and other key patterns, empowering individuals to foster a society that upholds democratic principles and values diversity.

PBS NewsHour: Tamara Keith and Susan Page on Biden’s approval ratings and congressional dysfunction

November 20, 2023

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Susan Page of USA Today join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how Rosalynn Carter transformed the role of First Lady, President Biden’s latest approval ratings and a bandaid budget that won’t heal the nation’s divides or congressional dysfunction in the election year to come.