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Weekend Update Mixes Humor with Politics and Social Issues

1/20/2025

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On January 19, 2025, Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update brought laughter and insight as Colin Jost and Michael Che tackled hot topics like Donald Trump's inauguration and a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Michael Longfellow added a humorous twist, defending TikTok's ban with clever questions, blending sharp political satire with poignant social commentary.

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On January 19, 2025, Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update brought laughter and insight as Colin Jost and Michael Che tackled hot topics like Donald Trump's inauguration and a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Michael Longfellow added a humorous twist, defending TikTok's ban with clever questions, blending sharp political satire with poignant social commentary.