‘Daily Show’s’ Stewart to Sign New Book in D.C.
“America (The Book)” is a playful look at the history of democracy created by the writers of the “fake news” program, which recently won the Television Critics Association’s award for outstanding
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Rocca’s Pet Project
If the story of “Alice in Wonderland” were ever to be remade and set in present-day Washington, D.C., pop-culture satirist and former “Daily Show” “fake-news” corespondent Mo Rocca could probably be the
Carville, Hasbro Team Up to Unveil Trivial Pursuit 1990s Edition
“Let’s get jiggy with it,” Carville said, as he and Rick read questions from each of the six categories created for the new game edition: • “Oops”: mistakes and mishaps that made the news;
HHS Erred on Videos, GAO Finds
The VNRs in question were sent by HHS’s Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to television stations and TV news feeds.
What a Ride
These dedicated professionals have selflessly given me more great news tips than I could count — and they occasionally put together the prose when I was sick (or on the golf course).
There Goes the Coalition of the Willing
Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman Sihasak Phuangketkeow took the news a little better, telling the newspaper that the slur would not affect diplomatic relations with the United States because it was
‘Hexagon’ Strikes Again
Intercut throughout the production are fake news reports similar to those found on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “Saturday Night Live’s” Weekend Update. According to John V.
New and Improved Clinton
“Make sure that every television news director in New York state and Washington gets a ‘personalized’ Valentine’s Day greeting from me,” wrote Schumer, who is notorious for scheduling hyped-up press
Hammering Women?
Note to “Note” readers: Try to have a sense of humor when reading the ABC News political unit’s daily tipsheet on the hot stories in the land.
Bald Truth
So keep the the news tips coming at eh@rollcall.com. In the meantime, here’s a look back at a year’s worth of hijinks on the Hill: When Interns Attack.
Wilkinson Out?
The couple called a slew of insiders to the offices of their fake lobbying firm Wednesday night for a party, which included the likes of Hollywood lobbyist Jack Valenti, agent to the stars Bob Barnett
Pardon the Interruption
House staffers almost immediately started e-mailing one another a fake warning to Capitol Police officers about Halloween costumes to watch out for on Friday.
Emotional Moment
Christopher Cox (R-Calif.) comforts Christina Fu, whose husband has been held captive in China for 13 months, during a news conference Wednesday.
Sins of the Father?
House Majority Leader John Coghill (R) told the Anchorage Daily News that parts of the governor’s budget are “tough to swallow.”
Oh, Nellie
Sherman blew up a fake American Express card with DeLay’s name on it and a credit limit of $4.2 trillion. Grella responded: “Stale, unoriginal poster board gimmick … $1.19.
Foot in Mouth
Wonder how that news was received in the camp of labor-friendly Rep. Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.). Lockhart On the Hill?