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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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Hegseth faces calls to resign over boat strikes, Signalgate

Dec 6, 2025·—

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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, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Donald Trump “has been right” on...

Lawrence on Hegseth boat strike: 'There was no war and there was no fog'

Dec 4, 2025·—

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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 he believes the survivors of the first strike were “incapacitated.”...

Lawrence: Trump heightens insanity of war-mongering as Epstein island images released

Dec 3, 2025·—

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Tonight on The Last Word: House Oversight Democrats release new Epstein material. Also, Donald Trump dismisses affordability concerns as a “con job.” Plus, Democrats call for an investigation into Pete Hegseth’s strike...

Lawrence: Hegseth's story on boat strike hinges on a new ‘fog of war’ lie

Dec 2, 2025·—

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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 Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth's strike orders. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep...

Lawrence: After report of Hegseth's 'kill everybody' order, Trump's first instinct was to lie

Dec 1, 2025·—

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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 Order,” explores the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans. And...

Preview of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order”

Dec 1, 2025·—

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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 authorizing the mass roundup of innocent Japanese Americans came to be, the...

2 National Guard members in critical condition after D.C. shooting

Nov 26, 2025·—

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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 for legal immigrants. And Trump faces legal resistance. Ken Dilanian...

Lawrence: Congressional Republicans are stuck with Donald Trump. And they know that it's hopeless.

Nov 26, 2025·—

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Tonight on The Last Word: The GOP is distancing from an increasingly unpopular Donald Trump. Also, the Justice Department refuses to release the files in the Tom Homan bribery probe. Plus, six Democrats tell the...

GOP start to break with Trump on other issues after Epstein vote

Nov 22, 2025·—

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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 hits a new low. Plus, officials ousted or fired from Trump’s Justice...

Lawrence: The Trump presidency is collapsing like the Berlin Wall collapsed

Nov 21, 2025·—

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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 Congress has a December 31 deadline to extend Affordable Care Act tax...

Lawrence: Donald Trump put his surrender and humiliation in writing signing Epstein files bill

Nov 19, 2025·—

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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 never saw the final James Comey indictment. And Boston Mayor...

Lawrence: Humiliated Trump's dictatorship over Republicans is coming apart with the Epstein vote

Nov 18, 2025·—

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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 Epstein survivors demand transparency from Congress. Rep. Ro Khanna...

Lawrence: There will be a massive rebellion against Trump when the House votes on Epstein files

Nov 18, 2025·—

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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 FBI security detail. And Democrats shift their focus to affordability...

Trump wants DOJ to investigate others tied to Epstein

Nov 15, 2025·—

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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 on AI, robots, and wage growth raise questions. Plus, the House now...

Lawrence: Trump is lost in his own fear about the Epstein emails. His silence proves it.

Nov 14, 2025·—

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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 testify over Ghislaine Maxwell reports. And Epstein emails claim Donald...

Lawrence: In newly public emails Epstein says 'of course' Trump 'knew about the girls'

Nov 13, 2025·—

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is repeatedly mentioned in newly public Epstein emails. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson plans a vote on Epstein next week, as the Trump White House fails to contain the crisis...

Lawrence: Trump says 65% of Americans are ‘FOOLS!’

Nov 12, 2025·—

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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 she is “happier” in minimum security prison. Plus, Trump floats the...

Lawrence: With Trump's shutdown ending, Dems are closer than ever to forcing Epstein files release

Nov 11, 2025·—

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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 overturn the 2020 election. And states fight back and win against Trump’s...

Ali Velshi: Trump's reaction to Tuesday's crushing election defeat? Basically, 'Let them eat cake'

Nov 7, 2025·—

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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-setting government shutdown. Plus, the shutdown is pushing more Americans...

Lawrence: Trump looking away from a man in need should be the portrait for his second term

Nov 6, 2025·—

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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. layoffs since 2009. Plus, Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik plans on...

Lawrence: Trump is living in fear tonight of just how bad election night will be for him next year

Nov 5, 2025·—

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Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court considers the legality of Donald Trump’s tariffs. Also, California approves of a new state redistricting map. And Democrats look to carry momentum into the 2026 midterms...

Lawrence: You are not alone tonight if you disapprove of Donald Trump's presidency

Nov 3, 2025·—

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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 an FBI jet. Plus, former President Obama campaigns for Abigail...

Lawrence: Trump is using the government shutdown to shut down the Epstein files

Oct 30, 2025·—

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Tonight on The Last Word: Rep. Jamie Raskin demands answers about Ghislaine Maxwell reportedly receiving preferential treatment in prison. Also, Republicans let Affordable Care Act subsidies lapse. Plus, Somalia’s...

Lawrence: Trump’s impossible third term is a desperate diversion from his cruelties

Oct 29, 2025·—

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Tonight on The Last Word: MSNBC reports two federal prosecutors were placed on administrative leave at the direction of the Trump White House. Also, polls show a tightening race for New Jersey governor. Plus, the...

Lawrence: Trump and GOP effectively taking food from Americans as shutdown cuts to food stamps loom