‘SNL’ has always taken on politics. Here’s what works – and why

September 28, 2024 - 8:00am EDT
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As a historic election looms, Saturday Night Live faces an ongoing challenge to make America laugh – and process an increasingly strange political world. Jean Smart hosts the show’s 50th season premiere on Saturday.

Dec 31 - 6:04pm EST

One of the first sitting senators to endorse Jimmy Carter's run for office in 1976 was a young upstart from Delaware named Joe Biden. We explore the relationship between the two men over the years.

Dec 31 - 5:12pm EST

The Constitution allows members of Congress to determine their pay -- but fear of political blowback for giving themselves a raise has resulted in no cost of living increases in nearly 15 years.

Dec 31 - 4:55pm EST

Before Tuesday, North Carolina had 136 offenders on death row, among the top 5 largest death rows in the U.S. Gov. Roy Cooper's office said it had received clemency petitions from 89 of them.

Dec 31 - 7:12am EST

President Biden's legacy at the end of his time in office is complicated by the fact that he stayed too long.

Dec 31 - 5:59am EST

It's almost the new year, which means states across the country will enact thousands of new laws from new tax structures to prenatal leave.

Dec 31 - 5:00am EST

Here's what White House correspondents would ask Biden at a press conference as his presidency comes to a close.

Dec 31 - 5:00am EST

Here's what White House correspondents would ask Biden at a press conference as his presidency comes to a close.

Dec 30 - 7:03pm EST

Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral services will span six days, three cities and multiple places of significance from his life.

Dec 30 - 5:09pm EST

Jimmy Carter's one-term presidency saw several foreign policy achievements, but was marked by economic struggles at home and the year-long Iranian hostage crisis.