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Jon Stewart Jokes About COVID 'Lab Leak' Theory In Front Of Obviously Uncomfortable Colbert

While Colbert has unfortunately traded in his once-scathing criticism for a blandly palatable liberal talk, Stewart proves his continued willingness to call out the obvious contradictions in the accepted public viewpoint.

Student Loan Forgiveness Program Biden Promised to Fix Still Rejecting 98% of Applicants

The Education Department rejected 99% of applicants in 2018. Through Biden's first three months in office, it rejected 98%.

Moderate House Democrat Proposes One-Time “Patriot Tax” on The Wealthy

The plan would hit those with over $50 million with a one-time 2.5% surcharge that would rise to 5% for those with assets over $100 million.

Progressives Threaten to Kill Infrastructure Bill After Biden Renews Negotiations With GOP

Progressives balk as bipartisan group cuts corporate tax hike and climate spending.

Republicans Now Pushing to “Audit” Election Results in States That Trump Won

Some Republicans want audits similar to Arizona's in states Trump carried by 20 to 30 points.

Mitch McConnell Predicts That GOP Would Block Biden Supreme Court Pick in 2024, or Even 2023

Asked if a Biden nominee would get a fair shot in 2023, McConnell said, "we'll have to wait and see what happens."

Reality Winner, NSA Contractor Imprisoned for Leak, Released From Prison to Halfway House

Winner pleaded guilty to leaking a classified NSA memo to The Intercept.

Kevin McCarthy Vows to Oust Ilhan Omar From Committee if GOP Wins Back House

McCarthy called on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to "strip" Omar of her Foreign Affairs Committee post.

DOJ Seized Don McGahn’s Phone Records While He Was Trump’s White House Counsel

The records were seized during the Mueller investigation, though it's unclear if the subpoena was related.

Top DOJ National Security Official Resigns After Backlash Over Subpoenas of Democrats, Media

Democrats have called for former Attorneys General Bill Barr and Jeff Sessions to testify about the subpoenas.

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