Entertainment10/16/2025•NYT

U.S. Enters 15th Day of Late-Night Jokes About Government Shutdown

The news article discusses the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, which has now reached its 15th day, and the corresponding late-night comedy shows' response to the situation. Specifically, it mentions that Jimmy Kimmel joked that in 2018, President Trump had shut down the government until the return of the McRib sandwich or a similar event. The article highlights the use of humor by late-night comedians to address the ongoing political crisis. It suggests that the government shutdown has become a topic of interest and commentary on these programs, with hosts like Kimmel making lighthearted references to the situation. The article does not provide any additional details or analysis beyond this single anecdote from Kimmel's show.

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