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November 9, 2018

The Daily Show: Jeff Sessions, You're Fired. Guy from CNN, You're Hired.



Trump replaces Jeff Sessions with Matt Whitaker, a guy he saw on CNN being openly critical of the Mueller investigation. Plus, Dulcé Sloan drops by to explain the right way to depart the Trump White House.


November 8, 2018

Stephen Colbert: CBS Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett

Major Garrett Had A Feeling Jeff Sessions Was Out



'Mr. Trump's Wild Ride' author Major Garrett talks Jeff Sessions' exit and the man replacing him, whose views of Robert Mueller appear to align with the President's.




Major Garrett Recaps A Presser Full Of Throwdowns



'Mr. Trump's Wild Ride' author Major Garrett arrives to the Late Show after having asked a question at the President's combative press conference hours earlier.


November 8, 2018

Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 11/7/18

Jeff Sessions Bids Stephen Adieu




Stephen is forced to say goodbye to the former Attorney General and cookie with the most appearances on the Late Show, Jeff Sessions.




Trump Mocks GOP Candidates Who Didn't Embrace Him



As Donald Trump claimed victory for the midterms, he couldn't help but express contempt at every failed GOP candidate that didn't embrace him.




The Midterms News That Wasn't Bad



While it wasn't the blue wave Democrats had hoped for, there were plenty of bright spots and record-breaking numbers for the left.




How To Concede To A Dead Politician



Lesia Romanov lost her race for Nevada's 36th Assembly District to Dennis Hof, a reality TV star and hostel owner who died last month.


November 8, 2018

The Daily Show: Trump Fires Sessions & Mueller Might Be Next



Following the Democrats’ midterm election wins, President Trump seized control of the news cycle by attacking the media in a wild, confrontational press conference, then firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions, leaving the Mueller investigation in danger.


November 8, 2018

Seth Meyers: Guest Soledad O'Brien Sees Silver Linings in Midterm Elections Losses



Soledad O'Brien talks about the results of the midterm elections, comforts those disappointed by the night's losses and voter suppression.




Soledad O'Brien Speculates About What Dems Will Do with Control of the House



Soledad O'Brien talks about the stories she's tackling in her series Matter of Fact, covering the United States-Mexico border and speculates about what the Democrats will do with their control of the House.


November 8, 2018

Seth Meyers - 2018 Midterms Elections - Monologue - 11/6/18, Amber Says What






Amber Says What: Midterm Elections, Donald Daters



Late Night writer Amber Ruffin recaps what's happening in pop culture news.


November 8, 2018

The Daily Show: Trump Fires Sessions & Mueller Might Be Next



Following the Democrats’ midterm election wins, President Trump seized control of the news cycle by attacking the media in a wild, confrontational press conference, then firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions, leaving the Mueller investigation in danger.


November 7, 2018

Stephen Colbert: Guest Hasan Minhaj Won't Say Trump's Name On His Show



'Patriot Act' star Hasan Minhaj draws inspiration from 'Harry Potter' when deciding whether or not to say the President's name out loud.


November 7, 2018

Stephen Colbert: The Dems' House Win Is A 'BFD' Says Alex Wagner And John Heilemann



Showtime's 'The Circus' hosts Alex Wagner And John Heilemann encourage Democrats not to downplay the importance of their House win, calling it a 'BFD.' (see: Google's search results for 'BFD').




The Midterms Panel: John Heilemann, Alex Wagner And Hasan Minhaj



Stephen wraps up the midterm special with a panel featuring 'The Circus' hosts Alex Wagner and John Heilemann, plus 'Patriot Act' star Hasan Minhaj.



November 7, 2018

Stephen Colbert - Opening and Monologue - 11/6/18

Stephen Sings 'We're Stuck In This Together'



Stephen kicks off the Late Show's Live Midterm Lateness special with a musical number about Americans getting together to vote.




The Midterms Have Stephen Feeling... Emotions



With Democrats taking the House and Republicans holding on to the Senate, Stephen can't figure out if he's supposed to be feeling happy, sad or... everything?




Midterms 2018: The Good, The Bad, And Ted Cruz



Stephen breaks down midterm results from Texas, Florida, and the fun-to-say-aloud Riggleman-Cockburn matchup.




Thanks For The Voting Selfies!



Americans turned out en masse to vote in the Midterm Elections, and it seems like nearly everyone sent in a selfie with their "I Voted" sticker. Thanks everybody!


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