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Rachel Maddow on Speaker Mike Johnson, Donald Trump, and Democracy on ‘Colbert’

The celebrated MSNBC host discussed Trump’s “vermin” comment, American fascism, and Republicans’ inability to govern amid Speaker Mike Johnson’s new role.

Ellen Page Calls Out Chris Pratt's Affiliation With Anti-LGBTQ Church

Pratt appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, where he waxed on about his church while failing to acknowledge its hostility toward LGBTQ people. 

Dolly Parton Brings Stressed-Out Stephen Colbert to Tears With Song

"Like a lot of Americans, I'm under a lot of stress right now Dolly."

WATCH: Stephen Colbert & Jack Black's Political Anthem

The Late Show host teamed up with the The Brink actor to create a generic — and hilarious — new political tune.

Jodie Foster Reprises Clarice Starling to Help Mueller Investigate Trump

Foster played her iconic role opposite Stephen Colbert's scarily good Hannibal Lecter. And she elaborated on election night 2016's "screaming of the lambs" moment.

Stephen Colbert 'Takes the Gloves Off' on Hillary Clinton

Colbert contends the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee is less than honest.

Stephen Colbert: Democrats' Sit-In Sends Mixed Messages, Interferes With Gridlock (Video)

The Late Night host critiques the Democrats' messaging and Republican complaints, while noting that the C-SPAN shutdown upset the service's "viewer."

WATCH: Apple CEO Tim Cook Talks to Colbert About Coming Out

Apple CEO Tim Cook's appearance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert covered several topics, but the tech giant's thoughts on coming out was a must-see.

New Children's Book Portrays Santa Claus as Black Gay Man

Comedy writer Daniel Kibblesmith (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) is making queer history with his new picture book titled Santa's Husband.

Is the Internet Overreacting to Stephen Colbert's FCC Investigation?

Some are outraged the Federal Communications Commission is looking into the late-night host's "homophobic" joke. Others say the agency is just doing its job.

Pete Buttigieg Talks 2024 Speculation on 'Tooning Out the News'

In a clip airing Tuesday on Stephen Colbert's show, an animated interviewer tells Buttigieg it's impossible to find "a young, vibrant, gay transformative political figure." 

Jessica Lange Discusses Her Imaginary Feud with Kellyanne Conway

The star of Feud: Bette and Joan had some strong words for Donald Trump's advisor Kellyanne Conway. 

N.Y. Times Paints Trump and Putin as Lovers With Tired Gay Joke

The Gray Lady is the latest outlet to denigrate LGBT people by insisting that Trump and Putin's unholy alliance is so "gay." 

CBS Executive on Leave After Calling Stephen Colbert, Hugh Jackman Gay

After the dismissal of CEO Les Moonves, a second CBS executive has been accused of homophobia and misogyny.

Ellen Page Draws Line From Antigay Pence to Jussie Smollett Attack

Appearing on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the out actress implored people to "connect the dots" between hateful rhetoric and violence against marginalized people. 

WATCH: Colbert's Audience Boos Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz received a warm welcome to The Late Show With Stephen Colbert until he started talking about his position on marriage equality.

Colbert Explains Marriage Through Cake

The Late Show Host shows the endless possibilities of cake toppers available to those who don't really understand what marriage equality means.

OMG -- Stephen Colbert Made It to the Podium Again!

Reprising his role, this time at the Democratic National Convention, Colbert, with his weasel, broke through to the podium. 

Trump Appoints EPA's Top Enemy to Head Agency, and Comedy Writes Itself

We have to laugh at Donald Trump's recently announced appointments now, because we'll likely be crying for four years.

Colbert Shows Trump the Cost of Gender-Neutral Bathrooms

The late-night host ripped apart the GOP candidate's claim that bathroom equality is "unbelievably expensive."

'Drag Race' Fan Anne Hathaway Cries Tears of Joy While Meeting RuPaul

The actress and long-time LGBTQ ally shares how she was moved that she and Monet X Change both learned to step their "pu**ies up."