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Virginia Court Reverses $1M Libel Judgment for School Board Chair Called "Sexual Predator/Harasser" by Activist

The speaker's comments, the Virginia Court of Appeals held, "comments constitute non-actionable opinions based on fully disclosed facts."

Reason

The Democratic superlawyer Trump can’t silence: ‘We are in the break-glass moment of American history’

Marc Elias has long defended high-profile Democrats and election law, resisting Trump’s crackdown on his opponents

The Guardian - US

Marc Maron's heart made "WTF" a hit

Sixteen years after “WTF” launched, we’re all in a different place emotionally than where and when it started

Salon

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Amy Schumer joked Adam Sandler should have gone to a tailor before ‘SNL’ 50th anniversary show

As the pair traded gags on the red carpet of the event, Amy Schumer joked Adam Sandler should have gone to a tailor before the ‘Saturday Night Live’ 50th Anniversary Special.

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Senator-Elect Dave Mccormick Excluded From Senate Orientation By Schumer

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer faces criticism for not inviting Senator-elect Dave McCormick to Senate orientation amid ongoing ballot counting in Pe...

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That Time Al Franken Kept Telling Me Jokes About Mullets

There was music in the cafés at night, and talk of liberal-libertarian cooperation was in the air.

Reason

‘The US lost its shame muscle’: why sex no longer scandalizes in politics

While Trump’s affair with Stormy Daniels made headlines, scandals like this don’t move the needle for US voters

The Guardian - US

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‘Turkey Taco Tot Tim?’ Hot takes on hotdish - Roll Call

It was only a matter of time before the GOP went negative on Tim Walz — about hotdish. But his former House colleagues already went there.

Roll Call

Bob Newhart mourned by Kaley Cuoco, Judd Apatow, Al Franken and more

Former co-stars and famous fans are paying tribute to comedian and actor Bob Newhart, known for his deadpan humor and the sitcoms he starred in bearing his name

The Independent UK

Al Franken to play senator in Netflix comedic drama about the White House

Former senator will star on The Residence, based on the US president’s private home while in office

The Guardian - US

Standup and be counted: Eddie Izzard and the comics who took politics by storm

Can the surreal comedy superstar parlay comedy chops into political power? Izzard certainly wouldn’t be the first standup to pivot from telling jokes to canvassing for votes

The Guardian - UK

Roy Wood Jr.'s sad "Daily Show" exit

Wood broke the news to NPR, but dropped hints to Salon in June: "After every strike, there is a creative molting"

Salon

Sen. Tammy Duckworth calls on Sen. Bob Menendez to resign

“The fact remains these are really serious and deeply troubling allegations of abuse of the public trust and corruption,” Duckworth told the Chicago Sun-Times. “I think he should resign as senator.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Senator who once worked at a Planned Parenthood warns that Republicans are planning a national abortion ban

Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota talks with Eric Garcia about the year since the Supreme Court overturned Dobbs, Republicans blocking military nominations because of abortion and the need to get rid of the filibuster

The Independent UK

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Cinemablend

Al Franken Tells Us Who Is The Funniest Senator, And We Didn’t Expect This Answer

Former United States Senator and SNL alum Al Franken names the funniest senator, and it is not who we expected.

Cinemablend

As The Daily Show Continues Its Search For Trevor Noah’s Replacement, The Next Round Of Guest Hosts Has Been Announced

The Daily Show has more guest hosts coming up as we wait to learn who will take over as Trevor Noah’s permanent replacement.

Tribune News Service

Review: Al Franken was good enough, smart enough as host of 'The Daily Show'

Al Franken's week behind the "Daily Show" desk won't inspire a campaign to make him the long-running program's permanent host. But it was a firm reminder that the former Minnesota senator's top priority these days is comedy.

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump: ‘When are they going to arrest him already?’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s potential indictment in the Stormy Daniels case and other criminal investigations he faces

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The Guardian - US

Kimmel on Trump: ‘We should’ve known he wasn’t getting arrested the minute he said he was’

Late-night hosts discuss the still-pending possibility of Trump’s arrest and a dire new climate report from the United Nations

Tribune News Service

Al Franken spends his first night as 'Daily Show' host making nice with Lindsey Graham

Al Franken once lobbied, unsuccessfully, to be the "Weekend Update" anchor on "Saturday Night Live." This week, he's getting the next best thing.

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel on Donald Trump: ‘His legal problems are based on him being an idiot’

Late-night hosts discuss the possible indictment and arrest of Trump for hush money payments to Stormy Daniels

Cinemablend

Al Franken Tells Us Who Should Replace Trevor Noah On The Daily Show

The Daily Show has had a slew of guest hosts as of late, and one of them, Al Franken, has an idea of who should be the new mainstay.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Editorial: Lying liars and their constitutional right to keep on lying

Long before his own #MeToo demise as a U.S. senator, satirst Al Franken wrote a shocking investigative exposé of politicians and pundits who — prepare yourself — don’t always tell the truth. The subtly titled book, “Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them,” caused upheaval in Washington and led…

Tribune News Service

TV shows to watch this week: 'Daily Show' makes big mistake using big names like Al Franken as substitute hosts

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Los Angeles Times

Nicholas Goldberg: Embattled politicians' strategy is brazenness. Will it work?

It was highly amusing to watch then-Congressman-elect George Santos ducking and weaving to avoid the media scrum on his first day on Capitol Hill. Darting in and out of corridors, chased down the halls by reporters, he often seemed lost but he kept moving, refusing to answer questions about his…

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