[cheers and applause] michael welcome to the daily show im michael kosta. We are back on the air holy shit, its been five months [cheers and applause] man, i love my family, but not for five months this is my first night, and im very excited to be here. Ive always wanted to host a late night show. I was hoping that it would be on a major network, but ill take whatever channel this is on. Now, we have a great show for you tonight. So lets get into headlines [cheers and applause] obviously, theres one big story in the world right now that we have to cover. The taylor swift movie. And we will get to that later. But first, i want to talk about something that stirs up almost as much passion the middle east. Thats right, its my big week as guest host and i get israelpalestine. I dont mean to complain, but as far as scheduling goes, this unspeakably tragic geopolitical crisis is not a super convenient time for me right now. Because no matter what i come up with here, people are going to say,
Trumps criminal trial. The judge late today denying another attempt by trumps lawyers to just run away from this thing. Indeed, the judge admonishing trumps lawyers for insinuating that actor Stormy Daniels changed her story while rejkting the mistrial request. The judge said, i disagree with your narrative that theres any new account here. Daniels wrapped up her testimony. She spoke under oath for hours and rhetorically stood her ground during the reports we have we dont have the cameras but we have a lot of reporting from people inside the room that it got very tense with the questioning from trumps Defense Lawyers, trying to make a bet the jury wouldnt be as offended by the line of questions as they would be concerned about the potential questions raised around her credibility. You wanted money. That phrase repeated multiple times by Donald Trumps lawyer today, as she grilled Stormy Daniels during crossexamination. It bordered on, i think, shaming a sex worker. Of course Stormy Dani
Arrests. With new calls for University Leaders to restore order or step down. This is dangerous. This is not freedom of expression. This is not First Amendment. Were live with the latest on the growing unrest on campuses coast to coast. Legal drama. Multiple cases involving former President Trump coming to a head today. New indictments for his inner circumstance circle over 2020 interference. All while his historic hushmoney trial resumes in new york. Well break down whats at stake. Proof of life . Hamas releases new video of an american man captured during the october 7th attack. Alive, but appearing to be badly hurt. He certainly doesnt look like himself, but it was amazing to see him. How his family is responding this morning. Trouble in paradise. An american tourist facing 12 years in an island prison for what he says was an innocent mistake. Its the most awful thing that i have ever lived through at this point. His family desperately hoping for a resolution. I dont know whats in s
Tense protests at schools around the country as pro palestinian common stralters occupy buildings and set up encampments. Police moving in to make arrests. Classes going remote over safety concerns. This is complete anarchy. Were live with the overnight developments. In contempt . A key hearing today on the historic hush money trial of former president donald trump. Prosecutors saying he has repeatedly violated the judges gag order. As the first witness takes the stand, a once powerful tabloid publisher. Were live with what to expect in the courtroom. Pumped up. Gas prices on the rise across country. Some california stations topping 7 a gallon. Whats behind the spring speak . And will we see any relief before summer. The future. Amid layoffs, slumping sales and tanking stock prices as musk faces new scrutiny over his massive compensation. Were breaking it all down. Tesla trouble. An important day for the worlds most valuable car company and its controversial founder elon musk. The cloc
Former president on trial in a criminal case, accused of falsifying Business Records to hide hush money payments to a porn star ahead of the 2016 election. What to expect in court today and the possible impact on the 2024 race. Crisis on campus. Columbia university making all classes virtual amid concerns from jewish students. I dont feel safe on campus. Propalestinian protesters carrying on for days at the school, even after Police Stepped in to arrest dozens of demonstrators. Were live with the very latest. House divided. Some republicans calling on the speaker of the house to resign. Mike johnson has betrayed america. After working with democrats to pass a massive foreign aid package for israel and ukraine. Were live on capitol hill with whats next. Clock ticking. Congress moves one step closer to banning tiktok over National Security concerns. Some tiktokers urging users to step up. Were live with a fight over the apps future. To the rescue. Strangers braving raging flames to save