TODAY, News, May 22: Memorial Day Weekend Outlook| Growing GOP Backlash Over Spending| Colbert’s Late Show Finale

TODAY

22 May 2026

Millions of Americans hit the roads and skies for the holiday weekend despite weather threatening to dampen travel plans. Also, the Trump administration is facing backlash from Senate Republicans over its use of taxpayer dollars for an “anti-weaponization” fund and President Donald Trump’s ballroom project. Plus, host Stephen Colbert signed off for the last time on “The Late Show,” ending a run of more than three decades at the iconic Ed Sullivan Theater. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.