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Pat Toomey: Democrats tried to "sneak" $400B funding into veterans' health care bill

VA Secretary Denis McDonough warned Toomey's amendment to the bill could lead to rationing care for veterans.

Axios

Jon Stewart schools Ted Cruz after senator votes against burn pits bill

‘This isn’t a game. Real people’s lives hang in the balance…people that fought for your life’, Stewart says

The Independent UK

Ted Cruz fist bump upsets backers of bill to help veterans sickened by burn pits

WASHINGTON — As the Senate voted this week on a bill that would help veterans sickened by toxic fumes from burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was standing near the front of the room chatting with colleagues.

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Veterans robbed of life-saving burn pits bill have a message for Republicans: ‘We’re not going away’

After GOP lawmakers derailed a burn pits bill that would provide healthcare to sick and dying veterans, advocates began a sit-in on the steps of the US Capitol to call for its passage on Monday. But, even if the bill passes next week, members of the veteran community tell Rachel…

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart Blasts GOP Senators For Blocking Health Care Bill For Veterans: "Cowards, All Of Them"

Jon Stewart has never been one to hold back when it comes to just causes and fair play.

Benzinga

Jon Stewart shuts down GOP spending concerns on burn pits bill: ‘Hunter Biden didn’t sneak in’

Comedian has been a leading supporter of bill to help veterans suffering from illnesses related to toxic burn pits

The Independent UK

Stewart calls out Cruz-Hawley fist-bump

"Way to go, guys! You finally handed it to 'big veteran with cancer,'" Stewart tells Republicans

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The late-night 'recession' is here. And it will hit underrepresented voices hardest

The night before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month, Samantha Bee delivered an impassioned call to arms on her late-night show, "Full Frontal."

Los Angeles Times

The Senate passed a bill to help sick veterans. Then 25 Republicans reversed course

Veterans groups are slamming GOP senators for blocking a bill that would have given health care and benefits to veterans affected by from toxic chemicals and burn pits in wars dating back to Vietnam.

WEKU

‘You just sentenced veterans to death’: Democrats and veterans outraged as GOP senators block burn pits bill

A staggering 25 GOP senators who voted to pass the bill last month suddenly changed their minds and voted no on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Samantha Bee's cancellation hints at tough times for women and POC in late night TV

The late night comedy scene is changing and that could be trouble or an opportunity for emerging talents.

WEKU

Anger as Republicans block bill to help military veterans exposed to toxins

Jon Stewart, who has lobbied for bipartisan bill to expand healthcare for veterans, condemns ‘stab-vets-in-the-back senators’

The Guardian - US

What links Mr Bean to George Bush via the Wu-Tang Clan?

With Rowan Atkinson’s Man vs Bee creating a buzz, we follow a swarm of entertainers down the rabbit hole, including Eddie Izzard, Jon Stewart and GZA

The Guardian - UK

House passes bill to expand care for veterans exposed to burn pits

"Excellent," said comedian and campaigner Jon Stewart after the House passed the bill in a 342-88 vote.

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The Independent UK

Jon Stewart rejects suggestion that he’d run for president in 2024: ‘No thank you’

A viral op-ed published last week promoted a theory that the former Daily Show host could have a good shot at the 2024 Democratic ticket if Joe Biden ducks out

Tribune News Service

Jon Stewart shuts down rumors of 2024 presidential run: ‘Ummm…No thank you’

He’s not joking about this.

Benzinga

BREAKING: Jon Stewart Reveals He Used To Go On Shroom Binges And Could Perform The Day After, No Problems

Jon Stewart, comedian, writer, producer, director, actor and former host of "The Daily Show," recently appeared on the "Til This Day with Radio Rahim" podcast.

The Independent UK

New this week: Luke Combs, Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Soccer Mommy and Luke Combs, the the action comedy “The Man From Toronto” starring Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson, and the 10-episode, coming-of-age comedy “Gordita Chronicles.”

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5 shows to watch: 'Daily Show' alums reunite to honor Jon Stewart in Mark Twain Prize telecast

'2022 Mark Twain Prize: Jon Stewart'

The Independent UK

Emotional mother-in-law says she no longer has to ‘carry’ late veteran ‘on shoulders’ as burn pits bill passes

The SFC Heath Robinson Honoring our PACT Act passed the Senate on Thursday – on the ninth birthday of the late Sergeant Robinson’s daughter

Al Jazeera

Nabi Roshan: Afghanistan’s Jon Stewart forced into exile

Nabi Roshan, whose show used to be watched by millions, now lives as a refugee in Albania.

The Guardian - US

‘He has been forgotten’: why humorist Art Buchwald should be remembered

A new biography celebrates the sharp humour and difficult life of the Pulitzer-winning newspaper humourist, once known as ‘the wit of Washington’

Roll Call

Toxic exposure bill would rewrite America’s compact with veterans

Congress appears likely to pass legislation that would make millions more veterans eligible for disability and health care benefits.

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart calls on US lawmakers to ‘do the right thing’ by US veterans while sending aid to Ukraine

Last month, the US Senate voted to send $40bn to Ukraine. Some Republicans are balking at spending around $1bn on their own sick veterans

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart slams Americans for tweeting about Memorial Day but not showing up for veterans over burn pits

US Senate is expected to vote on the Honoring our PACT Act in early June with veterans advocate Jon Stewart saying only six more senators are needed to pass the landmark bill

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