The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of ‘The West Wing,’ Lawrence O’Donnell examines the compelling and impactful political stories of the day. Join him every weeknight.
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Lawrence on Hegseth strikes: Legal experts say nothing in U.S. law allows for use of deadly force
Tonight on The Last Word: Experts suggest that the boat strikes may be illegal under U.S. law. Also, a judge orders Trump to end the National Guard co...
Lawrence: Trump tries Epstein-style cover-up of second boat strike video
Tonight on The Last Word: The GOP House Armed Service Cmte. Chair announces he's ending the probe into a Sept. 2nd boat strike. Also, Democrats probe...
Lawrence: Pardoning history’s biggest drug dealers proves Trump doesn’t care about drug trafficking
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats demand the Pentagon release the boat strike video. Also, Donald Trump proposes a health care plan that the ACA alr...
Lawrence: If Trump hasn’t called you a ‘terrible reporter’ then you’re not doing your job
Tonight on The Last Word: Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year. Also, The Washington Post reports Donald Trump pardo...
Hegseth faces calls to resign over boat strikes, Signalgate
Tonight on The Last Word: Questions grow amid shifting stories of boat strikes. Also, health care premiums are set to spike in the new year. Plus, Tre...
Lawrence on Hegseth boat strike: 'There was no war and there was no fog'
Tonight on The Last Word: After a classified briefing on the Sept. 2 boat strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, Democratic Sen. Mark Warner says...
Lawrence: Trump heightens insanity of war-mongering as Epstein island images released
Tonight on The Last Word: House Oversight Democrats release new Epstein material. Also, Donald Trump dismisses affordability concerns as a “con job.”...
Lawrence: Hegseth's story on boat strike hinges on a new ‘fog of war’ lie
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats are fired up after a close race in the Tennessee Special Election. And Democrats call for an investigation into Se...
Lawrence: After report of Hegseth's 'kill everybody' order, Trump's first instinct was to lie
Tonight on The Last Word: Fallout grows over a report of Pete Hegseth’s alleged order to “kill everybody.” Also, Rachel Maddow’s latest podcast, “Burn...
Preview of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order”
Rachel Maddow’s new series lays bare one of the most shocking decisions in American history. It’s story that reveals how an executive order authorizin...
2 National Guard members in critical condition after D.C. shooting
Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans are divided on how to handle health care and affordability. Also, 21 states sue over Donald Trump’s SNAP cuts fo...
Lawrence: Congressional Republicans are stuck with Donald Trump. And they know that it's hopeless.
Tonight on The Last Word: The GOP is distancing from an increasingly unpopular Donald Trump. Also, the Justice Department refuses to release the files...
GOP start to break with Trump on other issues after Epstein vote
Tonight on The Last Word: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress. Also, a Fox poll finds Donald Trump’s approval on the economy hit...
Lawrence: The Trump presidency is collapsing like the Berlin Wall collapsed
Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department has 29 days to release the Epstein files. Also, the U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.4%. And Congres...
Lawrence: Donald Trump put his surrender and humiliation in writing signing Epstein files bill
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he signed a bill to release the Epstein files. Also, the Justice Department acknowledges a full grand jury...
Lawrence: Humiliated Trump's dictatorship over Republicans is coming apart with the Epstein vote
Tonight on The Last Word: The Epstein files release bill now heads to Donald Trump. Also, Trump continues his pattern of cozying up to strongmen. And...
Lawrence: There will be a massive rebellion against Trump when the House votes on Epstein files
Tonight on The Last Word: The House is expected to vote on releasing the Epstein files Tuesday. Also, Kash Patel’s girlfriend is reportedly receiving...
Trump wants DOJ to investigate others tied to Epstein
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump retreats on food tariffs amid anger across the country over high prices. Also, Vice President JD Vance’s claims...
Lawrence: Trump is lost in his own fear about the Epstein emails. His silence proves it.
Tonight on The Last Word: New Jeffrey Epstein emails spark a push to release the Epstein files. Also, Rep. Jamie Raskin calls on Todd Blanche to testi...
Lawrence: In newly public emails Epstein says 'of course' Trump 'knew about the girls'
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is repeatedly mentioned in newly public Epstein emails. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson plans a vote on Epstei...
Lawrence: Trump says 65% of Americans are ‘FOOLS!’
Tonight on The Last Word: The House vote on the Senate’s funding bill is expected on Wednesday. Also, NBC News reports Ghislaine Maxwell’s emails say...
Lawrence: With Trump's shutdown ending, Dems are closer than ever to forcing Epstein files release
Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate votes 60-40 on a bill to end the government shutdown. Also, Donald Trump pardons several people who tried to over...
Ali Velshi: Trump's reaction to Tuesday's crushing election defeat? Basically, 'Let them eat cake'
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump dismisses voters’ cost of living concerns. Also, the House remains out of session on day 38 of the record-setti...
Lawrence: Trump looking away from a man in need should be the portrait for his second term
Tonight on The Last Word: The government shutdown disrupts air travel as the FAA cuts flights. Also, Donald Trump oversees the worst year for U.S. lay...
Lawrence: Trump is living in fear tonight of just how bad election night will be for him next year
Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court considers the legality of Donald Trump’s tariffs. Also, California approves of a new state redistricting m...
Lawrence: You are not alone tonight if you disapprove of Donald Trump's presidency
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump claims to not know the crypto billionaire he pardoned. Also, Kash Patel lashes out over reports on his use of a...
Lawrence: Trump is using the government shutdown to shut down the Epstein files
Tonight on The Last Word: Rep. Jamie Raskin demands answers about Ghislaine Maxwell reportedly receiving preferential treatment in prison. Also, Repub...
Lawrence: Trump says Trump’s impossible third term is a desperate diversion from his cruelties
Tonight on The Last Word: MSNBC reports two federal prosecutors were placed on administrative leave at the direction of the Trump White House. Also, p...
Lawrence: Trump and GOP effectively taking food from Americans as shutdown cuts to food stamps loom
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump refuses to use emergency funds for food aid during the government shutdown. Also, Senate Republicans defy Trump...
Trump destroys White House East Wing for ballroom
Tonight on The Last Word: Congress faces a November 1 deadline to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. And Donald Trump is criticized for his relatio...
Trump base mad after Trump uses taxpayer money to help MAGA pal in Argentina
Tonight on The Last Word: Americans are starting to feel the impact of the ongoing government shutdown. Also, a new poll finds Democrats with a large...
Democracy Forward to probe reported Trump demand for $230M
Tonight on The Last Word: House Democrats investigate what they call Donald Trump’s “effort to steal $230 million from American people.” Also, America...
MSLIVE ’25: The State of U.S. Democracy with Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O’Donnell
We’re thrilled to share one of the most anticipated conversations from our recent MSNBCLIVE ‘25 event in New York City. Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O’D...
Historic preservation group warns Trump ballroom will ‘overwhelm’ White House
Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports Donald Trump is demanding $230 million from taxpayers to pay for his past investigations. Also, a...
Trump demolishes part of East Wing to build ballroom
Tonight on The Last Word: The current government shutdown intensifies new economic threats. Also, the House of Representatives is sued over Speaker Mi...
Estimated 7 Million protest against Trump nationwide
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump lashes out after “No Kings” protests draw a historic turnout. Also, the government shutdown reaches day 20, bec...
John Bolton indicted on 18 criminal counts
Tonight on The Last Word: Americans prepare to march in protest of Donald Trump's agenda on Saturday. Also, Democrats demand more information on Jeffr...
Democrats say Speaker Johnson delaying Grijalva swearing-in over Epstein files
Tonight on The Last Word: “No Kings” protests against Donald Trump are expected to draw a historic turnout. Also, Democrats demand Speaker Johnson swe...
Lawrence: Trump admin. staffer reportedly in an 'I love Hitler' chat hasn't been fired by Trump yet
Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump administration dodges questions about the Tom Homan FBI probe. Also, Maine Governor Janet Mills launches a Senate...
Lawrence: Did Trump 'czar' Tom Homan take $50,000 from the FBI? JD Vance's answer is, 'I don't know'
Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department bows to Donald Trump’s demands to target his rivals. Also, Rachel Maddow discusses her new documentar...