Jon Stewart on Wednesday took on the National Rifle Association’s new ad, which calls President Obama a “hypocrite” for sending his kids to a school with armed guards when he opposes such a policy nationally.

Jon Stewart on Monday responded to Paul Krugman’s criticism of his “Daily Show” bit that mocked the idea of minting a $1 trillion platinum coin to avoid a debt limit fight with congressional Republicans.

If the U.S. starts “making shit up” and decides to mint a $1 trillion platinum coin to avoid another debt ceiling fight, Jon Stewart said Thursday, America should “go big or go home.” Why not a $20 trillion coin? he said.

Jon Stewart on Wednesday took former AIG CEO Hank Greenburg to task for suing the government over the terms of the insurance giant’s bailout in 2008. AIG’s directors considered joining the suit, which alleges the bailout cost shareholders billions of dollars, but decided against it on Wednesday.

Jon Stewart on Tuesday took a deep look at the gun control debate in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., massacre, focusing on those on the right who say banning guns won’t reduce violence. “What’s really going on here?” Stewart wondered.

Two years to the day after Jared Lee Loughner killed six people and wounded 13 others, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, in Tucson, Ariz., people interested in ditching their guns could take their pick between two buybacks in town.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) on Wednesday blamed the “toxic internal politics” of House Republicans for failing to allow a vote on legislation that would have provided assistance to victims of Hurricane Sandy before adjourning last night.