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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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Tonight on The Last Word: U.S. gas prices rise 50% since the start of the Iran war. Also, primary wins in Nebraska could help Democrats in November. Plus, Epstein survivors speak out at a Florida “shadow” hearing. And Donald Trump wants Republicans to use taxpayer money for his ballroom. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Rep. Maxwell Frost, David Farenthold, and Tim O’Brien join Ali Velshi.
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1Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he wants Venezuela to be the 51st state. Also, Trump’s war in Iran is hurting the U.S. economy. Plus, Trump’s redistricting war escalates nationwide. And Trump’s second term retribution campaign continues. Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Norm Eisen, and Barbara McQuade join Ali Velshi.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fixates on the ballroom as the Iran war spikes gas prices. Also, Republicans move to redraw Black-majority districts in the south. Plus, Democrats pass a bill to block whites-only communities in Pennsylvania. And Vladimir Putin scales back his “Victory Day” parade. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Melissa Murray, Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton, and Amb. Michael McFaul join Ali Velshi.
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Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. and Iran exchange strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Also, MS NOW reports FBI Director Kash Patel has ordered polygraphs of current and former members of his security team. And The New York Times wins a Pulitzer Prize for exposing Donald Trump profiting as president. Sen. Adam Schiff, Andrew Weissmann, and Eric Lipton join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Americans sour on Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran war and the economy. Also, GOP redistricting efforts expand in southern states. Plus, Trump Cabinet member Howard Lutnick testifies to the House Oversight Committee about Jeffrey Epstein. And the Trump Justice Department sues Denver over its assault weapons ban. Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Mayor Mike Johnston join Jacob Soboroff.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump pauses the escort of ships in the Strait of Hormuz for negotiations. Also, Sherrod Brown wins the Ohio Democratic Senate primary. Plus, Rep. Raskin demands answers on Trump’s “Board of Peace” patent. And the Supreme Court restores abortion pill access, for now. Rep. Jason Crow, Sherrod Brown, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Melissa Murray join Jonathan Capehart.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump contradicts himself again on making a deal with Iran. Also, The Washington Post reports White House lawyers are preparing the Trump administration for a Democratic majority. And the Supreme Court guts Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in a new ruling. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (ret.), Rep. Robert Garcia, and Professor Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Trump's Iran war reaches Iraq and Vietnam disapproval levels. Plus, Trump threatens to raise tariffs on EU cars to 25%. Also, May Day protests reflect growing economic unrest. And Democrats fight back against Trump and GOP on voting rights. Rep. Eugene Vindman, Robert Reich, Leah Greenberg, Rep. James Walkinshaw and Dr. Vin Gupta join Ali Velshi.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth faces his second day of questioning on the Iran war. Plus, gas prices surge as Trump's war in Iran drags on. Also, the New York Times petitions the court to unseal Epstein's purported suicide note. And MS Now has new reporting on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's pursuit of the James Comey investigation. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Nicholas Kristof, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Rep. Jamie Raskin join Lawrence O'Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump threatens Iran by posting an AI image of himself holding a gun. Plus, SCOTUS limits redrawing districts under the Voting Rights Act. And Acting AG Todd Blanche defends his James Comey indictment. Rep. Adam Smith, Eric Holder, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse join Lawrence O'Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: King Charles defends NATO and Ukraine in his speech to Congress. Plus, Epstein victims speak out as King Charles visits Washington. Also, James Comey is indicted by Trump's DOJ for the second time. Sen. Gary Peters, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O'Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Iran reportedly offers the U.S. a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Republican lawmakers back Trump's White House Ballroom plans. And a new book by Nicholas Enrich details USAID's dismantling under Trump and Elon Musk. Sen. Adam Schiff, Garrett Graff, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Nicholas Enrich join Lawrence O'Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump Justice Department drops the criminal probe of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Also, the majority of voters reportedly disapprove of Donald Trump on the cost of living. Plus, right-wing leaders abroad are facing voter anger. And Trump and his administration attack the press to try to chill reporting. Rep. Adam Smith, Amb. Michael McFaul, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (ret.), Aaron David Miller, Neil Brown, and Andrew Conte join Ali Velshi.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump considers a financial bailout for the “really rich” United Arab Emirates. Also, a Federal Reserve chair nominee is grilled on his loyalty to Trump. Plus, America’s global standing diminishes under Trump. And organizers plan may day economic action on May 1. Rep. James Walkinshaw, David Rohde, Ron Insana, Timothy Snyder, and Leah Greenberg join Ali Velshi.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump extends the Iran ceasefire and vows to continue the Iranian port blockade. Also, FBI Director Kash Patel says he’s “never been intoxicated on the job.” Plus, the Justice Department withdraws several subpoenas in the probe of former CIA Director John Brennan. And RFK Jr. is questioned about his remarks on “re-parenting” Black kids. Fmr. Secretary Ernest Moniz, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sen. Adam Schiff, and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: In a big midterms boost to Democrats, the AP projects Virginia voters approved a redistricting map ahead of the 2026 midterms. And U.S. companies are owed over $160B in tariff refunds. Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. James Walkinshaw, and Rick Woldenberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump makes multiple conflicting remarks on the Iran war. And the Trump administration opens a tariff refund portal. Rep. Adam Smith and Neal Katyal join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Rep. Adam Smith says Iran has not agreed to Donald Trump’s claims. Also, Trump is grappling with potential midterm losses. Plus, Trump is checked again by the federal courts. And Pete Hegseth says members of the press are like “Pharisees” who tried to “destroy” Jesus. Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Greg Stanton, Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar, Barbara McQuade, and Richard Stengel join Jonathan Capehart.
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Tonight on The Last Word: RFK Jr. is slammed for his remark on "re-parenting" Black kids. Plus, Trump attacks as Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico surges in Texas. And new reporting is in on Trump's pardon of Ex-Honduran President. Michael Steele, James Talarico, and Ken Dilanian join Lawrence O'Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is no closer to ending his “war of choice” in Iran. Also, the Trump budget boosts defense spending and cuts programs. Plus, the Trump Justice Department moves to vacate 12 Capitol rioters’ convictions. And Democrats demand more Epstein files detail from the Trump Justice Department. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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I sure hope my taxpayer dollars weren't used to pay for Trump's defense against the Wall Street Journal's story on the Epstein birthday book. That definitely wasn't related to an "official duty" of the President of the U.S.!
37:50 remember that executive order trump made during his first week of Office. it was about the law. it claimed that he was the law (or something to that effect). That little piece of paper is behind such comments as: "My own morality will decide".. having to do with declaring war (and Artcle one feature of your constitution. This 🇨🇦 ian thinks you guys have to get that shit rescinded. and get him in a care home for the mentally afflicted or we all could die.
shame on them all Lawrence. we all have skeletons in our closets but wow the Trump Closet is horrible and I can not even visualize it because it too ugly and far too painful.
but Isreal is still bombing Iran...no?
he (don) shouldn't even talk anymore.
it is beyond stunning how the greed and criminality can bring to us all to the brink or early stages of ww3 whoopsie daisy. 🇨🇦
mass murderer?
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is unemployment low because people have stopped looking for work?
nobody should be surprised by the heavy redactions
Laurence could read a phone book (I'm old) and make it sound riveting
Lawrence is the voice of authority in the areas he covers and he is the first to admit it when he is not . precision and humility!
Lawrence bringing facts
Us old timers haven't forgotten the Spiro Agnew case either. He accepted bribes too and was thrown out of office.
Nixon did get the Smothers Brothers show canceled
From Google's AI Overview: +4 "Elon Musk's companies, particularly Tesla, have received significant subsidies and incentives from the state of California, primarily through programs aimed at promoting zero-emission vehicles and clean energy. These subsidies have been instrumental in supporting Tesla's growth and success in the state." Without California's support, Elon Musk would not be where he is today.
Our Honda dealer is already charging more for the parts we will need for the work to be done on our car two weeks from now.
Trump is a coward and a disgrace
what do we do about it?