Politics Jul 28 WATCH: Jon Stewart criticizes Republicans for voting down bill to increase care for veterans exposed to burn pits Former Talk show host turned veterans advocate, John Stewart joined a bicameral group of Democrats to call out Senate Republicans for failing to pass the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022. By Associated Press
Nation May 28 WATCH: Jon Stewart advocates for veterans affected by burn pits at the ‘Pass the PACT Act Rally’ Comedian and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart is speaking at a Washington, D.C. rally to push for action by Congress to assist sick veterans, who say they were exposed to toxic waste while serving in the military overseas. By News Desk
Politics Jan 19 WATCH: Comedian Jon Stewart and other veteran advocates testify in Congress on soldiers exposed to toxic fumes The House of Representatives Veterans’ Affairs committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday on veterans exposed to toxic fumes. By News Desk
Arts Jan 19 Jon Stewart to receive Mark Twain lifetime achievement award Comedian, talk show host and political influencer Jon Stewart has been named the 23rd recipient of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Award for lifetime achievement in comedy. By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press
Sep 15 WATCH: Jon Stewart advocates for congressional aid for sick veterans exposed to military burn pits By Justin Stabley Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart pressed Congress on Tuesday to help sick U.S. veterans who believe they were injured after their exposure to military burn pits while serving overseas. Continue reading
Jul 23 Why it’s so hard to predict how much funding 9/11 first responders need By Michael McAuliff, Kaiser Health News It took Congress nearly 18 years to pass a permanent bill to compensate responders and survivors. Here's why. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 5:52 News Wrap: Police and protesters clash in Puerto Rico In our news wrap Tuesday, police in Puerto Rico fired tear gas as protesters set fires in the streets overnight, continuing to demand Gov. Ricardo Rossello resign. A judge issued search warrants for the cell phones of Rossello and members… Continue watching
Jun 13 House committee votes to extend 9/11 victims fund By Gretchen Frazee The vote advances the bill to the full House and came the day after comedian Jon Stewart sharply criticized lawmakers for failing to ensure the victims' fund does not run out of money. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 8:21 Compensation for 9/11 first responders is running out. Will Congress act? It’s been nearly two decades since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, and many first responders continue to suffer dire health consequences from exposure to hazardous materials at the disaster sites. Meanwhile, Congress still struggles with how to compensate them,… Continue watching