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Story summary
- NBC's "Saturday Night Live" aired a cold open on March 7, 2026, parodying Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem, the former Homeland Security chief.
- Colin Jost portrayed Hegseth, mocking U.S. military actions in Iran, calling it a "situationship" instead of a war.
- Ashley Padilla played Noem, humorously claiming she "self-deported" rather than being fired, referencing her controversial tenure and a $220 million advertising campaign she oversaw.
- Ryan Gosling hosted the episode, featuring musical guest Gorillaz.
