**Late-Night Hosts Criticize Trump’s Budget Bill and Officials’ Missteps**

The late-night comedy circuit delivered scathing critiques of the political landscape on Wednesday, focusing on Donald Trump's controversial budget bill and key officials' gaffes. Jimmy Kimmel began his monologue by highlighting the struggle Republicans face in trying to pass Trump's massive budget proposal. Pointing out that the Congressional Budget Office predicts the bill will significantly increase the national debt, Kimmel quipped, "Trump's plan is to fire all the people who keep track of the national debt."

Kimmel also noted bipartisan discontent with the bill, stating that Democrats find it disastrous while many Republicans believe it doesn't go far enough. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence, saying, "Nothing in Congress is ever easy," but Republicans aim "to land this plane." Kimmel humorously added, "Yes, and they're going to land it in Newark."

Characterizing the bill as "literally taking from the poor to give to the rich," Kimmel criticized its plans to cut cancer research funding by 31%. He derided Trump's qualifications to make such decisions, pointing out that someone who engages in unhealthy habits shouldn’t be the one slashing critical health research. Additionally, Kimmel listed other problematic elements of the bill, including cuts to Medicaid, tax credits for clean energy, and food stamps, as well as tax increases on universities and eliminating taxes on gun silencers.

Switching to another major figure, Kimmel took aim at Elon Musk's recent comments at the economic forum in Qatar, where Musk said he would lessen his political spending. "Some might even say you've done too much," Kimmel retorted, noting the irony given Musk's extensive family.

Stephen Colbert joined the fray, commenting on the negative economic impact of Trump’s tariffs, which have forced over half of U.S. companies to raise prices. Mocking the situation, Colbert lamented, "What am I supposed to do now - make things?"

Colbert also tackled the news of the U.S. accepting a luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One, while slamming Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, for requesting a $50 million jet for personal use. Criticizing the extravagance, Colbert suggested, "What's wrong with Greyhound?"

Finally, Colbert pointed out a potentially more alarming issue: Noem’s apparent ignorance about habeas corpus, a fundamental legal principle. At a Senate hearing, Noem incorrectly described it as a "constitutional right that the president has to remove people from this country." Colbert sarcastically corrected her, humorously suggesting other misguided interpretations of constitutional rights.

The segment underscored a night filled with biting satire and political commentary, as late-night hosts held nothing back in airing their grievances against high-profile figures and controversial legislative efforts.