‘SNL’ Cold Open: Colin Jost and Ashley Padilla Skewer Pete Hegseth Over Iran and Kristi Noem’s Firing
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“Saturday Night Live’s” cold open took aim at Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s bravado as the U.S. goes to war with Iran as well as Kristi Noem’s firing from the Department of Homeland Security after a string of debacles. Colin Jost played a revved-up Hegseth holding a press conference to discuss the U.S.’s growing military […]
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Mar 7, 2026 9:00pm PT ‘SNL’ Cold Open: Colin Jost and Ashley Padilla Skewer Pete Hegseth Over Iran and Kristi Noem’s Firing By William Earl Plus Icon William Earl @beautifulbill Latest Variety to Host Next Generation Entertainment Podcast Brunch Presented by Google TV at SXSW 3 days ago ‘Suddenly Amish’ Mentor James Is TV’s Best Villain: Breaking Down His Wildest Moments, From Chasing a Contestant With an Ax to Cuddling His Cousin 4 days ago Anne Hathaway Was ‘Fully in Character’ on ‘The Odyssey Set,’ Even When the Camera ‘Wouldn’t See Her for Three Days’: ‘You Never Stop Working’ 6 days ago See All “ Saturday Night Live ‘s” cold open took aim at Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s bravado as the U.S. goes to war with Iran as well as Kristi Noem’s firing from the Department of Homeland Security after a string of debacles. Colin Jost played a revved-up Hegseth holding a press conference to discuss the U.S.’s growing military action in Iran. Jost’s Hegseth was typically pugnacious with the press corps that was almost entirely young white men in skinny ties. Related Stories 'Grey's Anatomy' Cast and Creator Shonda Rhimes Honor Eric Dane After His Death: 'A Truly Gifted Actor' Who 'Left an Indelible Mark'
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