Sources say Bill Maher offered Mark Twain Prize but the White House says ‘fake news’

The White House is pushing back on reports that comedian Bill Maher would receive the prestigious Mark Twain Prize, typically awarded by the Kennedy Center. Comedian Paul Mecurio weighs in, saying we’re in a moment where people have to watch what they say or risk consequences, like losing an award. Still, he argues comedians should push back, saying Maher “can control the message — and he should.”