Stephen Colbert

Media February 18

Liberal British HBO host tells Colbert he's staying in America and 'going down with the Titanic'

During his appearance on CBS' "The Late Show," HBO host John Oliver compared being in America under President Trump to being on the Titanic as it sank.

Media January 21

Ex-Obama aide tells Colbert why Democrats lost in 2024: 'The Democratic Party needs to learn to listen'

"Pod Save America" podcast co-host Jon Favreau explains to Stephen Colbert what he thinks Democrats got wrong in the 2024 presidential election.

Media January 17

Colbert mourns his 'last show of the Biden administration,' jokes he may get pulled off the air under Trump

"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert lamented the end of the Biden presidency on Thursday night, joking that he may get pulled off the air under President-elect Trump.

Media December 27

Late-night TV, SNL's boring anti-Trump scold routines go unheeded: ‘Well, f---! It happened again’

Late-night comedy shows were unable to derail President-elect Donald Trump's second presidential victory last month despite aiming nearly all their political firepower on him.

Media November 7

CBS anchor chokes up discussing how he'd explain Trump's victory to his children on 'Colbert' show

CBS News anchor John Dickerson appeared emotional during his sit-down with "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert while discussing President-elect Trump's historic victory.

Politics on Late Night October 31

Late-night hosts ignore, downplay Biden's 'garbage' insult of Trump supporters after panning Puerto Rico joke

President Biden received some cover from his late show supporters Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, who shrugged off his controversial "garbage" comment about Trump supporters.

Politics on Late Night October 9

Kamala Harris dodges Colbert's question on what 'major changes' she'd bring versus Biden presidency

Kamala Harris was asked by Stephen Colbert what "major changes" she would bring to the White House that would separate her administration from President Biden.

Stephen Colbert July 17

Michigan rep posts video response to Stephen Colbert's joke about his RNC speech: 'Touché'

Michigan Republican Rep. John James posted a humorous response on his X account to late night comedian Stephen Colbert’s joke about him on Tuesday.

Media July 16

Colbert expresses ‘grief for my beautiful country’ over Trump assassination attempt

On Monday, CBS late night host Stephen Colbert described his "grief" and "horror" over the attempted assassination of former President Trump.

Media July 9

Pro-Biden Colbert roasts president over disaster debate: Did 'as well as Lincoln … if you dug him up'

CBS late night host and pro-Biden comedian Stephen Colbert ripped the president for his debate performance, as well as the excuses he gave for it afterwards.

Media June 19

Ex-Obama speechwriter offers up fart jokes as way for Biden to zing Trump during debates

A former Obama speechwriter attempted fart humor on Tuesday night, suggesting zingers that President Biden could use at the upcoming presidential debate.

Media June 19

Colbert skewers Schumer Father's Day grilling gaffe: Could die 'if you eat one of his burgers'

Liberal talk show host Stephen Colbert skewered Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for his Father's Day photo, arguing he was incorrectly grilling a burger.

Media June 5

Colbert mocks Biden's border shift, joking border will have 'gluten-free' wall and 'pro-choice' barbed wire

Stephen Colbert spoke about how Biden's attempt to secure the Southern Border has divided Democrats, and joked that he can try to use liberal lingo to make it palatable.

Stephen Colbert March 29, 2024

CBS' Stephen Colbert takes Democratic Party shilling to new level as he hosts convo at glitzy Biden fundraiser

CBS "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert was one of the stars of a massive Democratic fundraiser for President Biden that also featured Presidents Obama and Clinton.

Late Night March 22, 2024

Stephen Colbert sent legal notice by Rose Hanbury over Prince William alleged affair jokes: Report

CBS host Stephen Colbert was slapped with a legal notice from the lawyers of Rose Hanbury over jokes he made about an alleged affair with Prince Williams.

Media March 5, 2024

Colbert clashes with guest about AI's future, says he's 'ready for the machines' to be in charge

Talk show host Stephen Colbert talked to a historian and author about how he is not only not concerned, but somewhat excited at the prospect of AI running civilization.

Media February 16, 2024

Colbert blasts Fani Willis for endangering Trump case in Georgia: Was the sex 'good enough to risk democracy?'

CBS "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert was sharply critical of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, claiming her romantic relationship jeopardized the country.

Media February 7, 2024

Colbert jokes Biden is 'so old' he can 'communicate with the dead' after deceased French president gaffe

Liberal late show host Stephen Colbert poked fun at President Biden for saying he recently met with a French president who has been dead for decades.

Media January 5, 2024

Watchdog finds 81% of all political late night show jokes in 2023 targeted conservatives

A study from the Media Research Center found that of the 9,518 political jokes made on major late night shows during 2023, 7,7229 (81%) were aimed at conservative subjects.

Media November 27, 2023

Stephen Colbert halts 'Late Show' tapings after ruptured appendix

“Late Show" host Stephen Colbert announced through his Instagram’s Threads account that the show would be canceled the following week as he recovers from surgery.

Media November 21, 2023

David Letterman returns to 'Late Show' for first time after reported tensions about his exit

Former "Late Show" host David Letterman returned to his old CBS set for the first time in eight years after reports of tension between him and the show.

Media November 21, 2023

Colbert makes Grim Reaper joke about Biden for his birthday: 'Standing silently in my doorway'

CBS "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert made a Grim Reaper joke about President Biden as the latter celebrated his 81st birthday on Monday.

Politics on Late Night November 21, 2023

Jon Lovitz tears into Colbert, Kimmel for pushing 'political agenda' in late night: They 'hammer it to death'

Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz spoke with FOX News Digital about the politicization of late-night comedy, swiping Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel for pushing a "political agenda."

John Fetterman October 12, 2023

John Fetterman roasted for saying America isn't sending 'best and brightest' to DC: 'Pot met kettle'

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., faced widespread mockery on social media Thursday after commenting that America is failing to send its "best and brightest" to Washington, D.C.

Late Night August 5, 2023

Writers strike forces liberal late night shows off air for three months, critics say 'people just don’t care'

Since early May, America has gone without liberal late night hosts reacting to the latest headlines, but experts tell Fox News Digital their lengthy absence proves they aren't missed.

Russia May 19, 2023

Obama, Colbert now among 500 Americans banned from Russia

Former President Barack Obama and "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert join 48 members of Congress and two former ambassadors on a list of Americans barred from entering Russia.

Late Night May 11, 2023

Writers strike benches late-night shows, but critics say they won't be missed: 'Too polarizing,' 'predictable'

Late-night shows have been paralyzed by the writers strike, and experts say viewers may not miss them as their ratings have plummeted in recent years.

Media May 2, 2023

Late-night shows shut down amid writers strike as hosts show support: 'Couldn't do the show without them'

Late night shows are shutting down and preparing to air re-runs after the writers guild decided to go on strike as late night hosts show their support.