On “The Daily Show,” Trevor Noah took issue with the way the media is covering Mr. Cassidy’s health care proposal. He reminded viewers that when Republicans tried to pass a health care bill earlier this summer, it was called a “last-ditch” effort — and that the same language is being used now.

“O.K., no, no. You can’t have another last-ditch effort, O.K.? No. It says ‘last’ right in the name. Jesus didn’t have the Last Supper and then go, ‘You know what, I could actually eat again. Let’s do it, bang bang, I’ll meet you at Chili’s in 20 minutes.’” — TREVOR NOAH

Stephen Colbert suggested some more metaphorical language.

“Republicans are trying to repeal and replace Obamacare, again. This is beyond beating a dead horse. This is getting damn close to bestiality, O.K.? I hope that horse has a safe word.” — STEPHEN COLBERT

Chronicles of Nambia

President Trump misspoke at the United Nations on Wednesday when addressing a conference of African leaders. The hosts were ready to roast.

“During a speech today, Trump mispronounced the African nation of Namibia, and instead called it Nambia. Then Trump corrected himself and said, ‘Sorry, I meant Narnia.’” — JIMMY FALLON “Now, there is no such country as Nambia. Despite that, they will soon have a better health care system than we do. I might move to Nambia.” — STEPHEN COLBERT

The Punchiest Punchlines (Pumpkin Edition)

“President Trump tweeted this morning, quote, ‘Big meetings today at the United Nations, so many interesting leaders.’ While the United Nations tweeted, ‘Day 2 of this guy, buckle up everyone.’” — SETH MEYERS “I read that farmers in Europe are close to growing a 3,000-pound pumpkin. Then Americans said, ‘Eh, let us know when you elect one.’” — JIMMY FALLON

The Bits Worth Watching

Two of Samantha Bee’s “Full Frontal” correspondents went to Netroots Nation to take the pulse of a Democratic Party in need of some healing.