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FILE- In this July 18, 2018, file photo on Stewart presents the Pat Tillman award for service at the ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Stewart surprised construction workers at a New Jersey performing arts theater with a free lunch. Stewart appeared behind the window of the Shore Good Eats food truck outside the Count Basie Center of the Arts in Red Bank, Wednesday, Sept. 26, handing out sandwiches and cookies. (Photo by Phil McCarten/Invision/AP, File)

Jon Stewart hits back at Mitch McConnell: ‘I didn’t mean to interrupt them with their jobs!’

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joined at left by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., speaks to reporters following a weekly GOP policy conference, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

McConnell: Jon Stewart ‘bent out of shape’ for saying I ‘never’ help 9/11 responders unless shamed

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

Entertainer and activist Jon Stewart lends his support to firefighters, first responders and survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks at a hearing by the House Judiciary Committee as it considers permanent authorization of the Victim Compensation Fund, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Jon Stewart lashes out at Congress over 9/11 victims fund

By MATTHEW DALY - Associated Press

Entertainer and activist Jon Stewart lends his support to firefighters, first responders and survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks at a hearing by the House Judiciary Committee as it considers permanent authorization of the Victim Compensation Fund, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Jon Stewart rips Congress in 9/11 victims fund hearing; ‘They did their jobs … do yours!’

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

Comedian Jon Stewart discusses the Trump administration with CNN's Christiane Amanpour for an Oct. 30, 2018 interview. (Image: CNN screenshot)

Jon Stewart: Donald Trump exploits journalists’ ‘own narcissism’: ‘They’re personally wounded’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

FILE- In this July 18, 2018, file photo on Stewart presents the Pat Tillman award for service at the ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Stewart surprised construction workers at a New Jersey performing arts theater with a free lunch. Stewart appeared behind the window of the Shore Good Eats food truck outside the Count Basie Center of the Arts in Red Bank, Wednesday, Sept. 26, handing out sandwiches and cookies. (Photo by Phil McCarten/Invision/AP, File)

Jon Stewart hands out free lunch to construction workers

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In this Monday, Aug. 20, 2018 photo provided by the New York City Transit, goats stand on the subway tracks in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Jon Stewart has made a home for the two goats found roaming along the tracks. The comedian and his wife own Farm Sanctuary, a shelter in Watkins Glen, N.Y. (New York City Transit via AP)

Jon Stewart helps aid goats found on New York subway tracks

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Comedian Jon Stewart appears with industry friend Louis C.K. in a photo shared during a Nov. 14 2017, interview by NBC's Matt Lauer. (Image: NBC, "Today" screenshot)

Jon Stewart ‘stunned’ by Louis C.K. sex scandal, says friendship caused ‘blindness’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Jon Stewart returning to HBO with standup special

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FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2015 file photo, Jon Stewart, accompanied by Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N,Y., and New York City first responders speaks during a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington. HBO says it's scrapping a Web-delivered venture it was developing with Stewart. In a statement Wednesday, May 24, 2017, the network said the short-form digital animated project had proved too technically difficult for a quick turnaround. The animated series would have allowed Stewart to comment on daily breaking news in real time. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Jon Stewart to co-anchor ‘SportsCenter’ live from 2017 Warrior Games

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

FILE- In this Jan. 9, 2016 file photo, comedian Jon Stewart, right, pats the shoulders of retired FDNY firefighter and Sept. 11 first responder Ray Pfeifer after Pfeifer was given the key to the city at New York's City Hall. Stewart fought back tears Friday, June 2, 2017, during Pfeifer's funeral, as he described his friendship with the retired New York City firefighter who worked in the rescue effort following the Sept. 11 terror attacks. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)

Jon Stewart fights back tears remembering late firefighter

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FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2015 file photo, Jon Stewart, accompanied by Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N,Y., and New York City first responders speaks during a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington. HBO says it's scrapping a Web-delivered venture it was developing with Stewart. In a statement Wednesday, May 24, 2017, the network said the short-form digital animated project had proved too technically difficult for a quick turnaround. The animated series would have allowed Stewart to comment on daily breaking news in real time. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Technical problems force HBO to scrap Jon Stewart venture

By FRAZIER MOORE - Associated Press

In this photo provided by CBS, host Stephen Colbert, third from right, sits with guests, from left, Jon Stewart, Rob Corddry, John Oliver, Samantha Bee, and Ed Helms during &quot;The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,&quot; on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in New York. It was a rare TV reunion Tuesday as Colbert played host to a gang of his fellow “Daily Show” alums on a special edition of CBS’ “The Late Show.” (Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via AP)

Colbert welcomes fellow ‘Daily Show’ alums to ‘Late Show’

By FRAZIER MOORE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, file photo, comedian Jon Stewart performs at the 9th Annual Stand Up For Heroes event, in New York. Stewart appeared dressed as President Donald Trump on CBS' &quot;Late Show with Stephen Colbert&quot; on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)

Jon Stewart dresses as Trump, criticizes ‘vindictive chaos’

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FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2007 file photo, Jon Stewart and his wife Tracey pose for photographers at the Comedy Central party in Los Angeles. Stewart and his wife have received a key approval to open an animal sanctuary in New Jersey. The Colts Neck planning board approved preliminary plans for the 45-acre farm that will be the home of animals saved from slaughterhouses, roadsides and live markets. Tracey Stewart says Tuesday, Jan 10, 2017 approval means the farm should open by 2018. (AP Photo/Rene Macura)

Jon and Tracey Stewart’s animal sanctuary gets key approval

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Jon Stewart performs at Stand Up For Heroes, presented by the New York Comedy Festival and the Bob Woodruff Foundation, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, in New York. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

Jon Stewart tells veterans he was ‘turd-miner for 16 years,’ rips Donald Trump at charity event

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

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Trevor Noah of ‘The Daily Show’ brings his stand-up routine to D.C.

By Eric Althoff - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, file photo, comedian Jon Stewart performs at the 9th Annual Stand Up For Heroes event, presented by the New York Comedy Festival and The Bob Woodruff Foundation, at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Stewart has returned to &#8220;The Daily Show&#8221; where he made a push to renew a law that provides health benefits for first responders who became ill after the Sept. 11 terror attacks. Stewart was a guest on the &#8220;Daily Show with Trevor Noah&#8221; on Monday, Dec. 8, 2015. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)

Jon Stewart makes ‘Daily Show’ return, slams Congress for inaction on 9/11 health care

By Anjali Shastry - The Washington Times