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Author: Lawrence O'Donnell, MSNBC

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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: Donald Trump fails to secure his debt ceiling demand. Also, Democrats bail out House Republicans ahead of the government shutdown. And Elon Musk is criticized for endorsing Germany’s far-right political party. Timothy Snyder, Rep. Sara Jacobs,  Amb. Michael McFaul, and Rep. Gwen Moore join Ali Velshi.
Tonight on The Last Word: A government shutdown looms as the Trump-Musk budget bill fails in the House. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Sen. Jeff Merkley. EJ Dionne, and Norm Ornstein join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: A government shutdown looms as Donald Trump tells Republicans to block a funding bill. Also, with a razor-thin majority, GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson still needs Democrats. And JD Vance dodges questions about Speaker Johnson. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Norm Ornstein, and EJ Dionne join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports several allied nations are concerned Elon Musk could share sensitive data. Also, GOP senators express concern over some Trump nominees. And Texas sues a New York doctor over mailed abortion pills. Eric Lipton, Sen. Ed Markey, Julie Kay, and Declan Walsh join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump repeats the lie that Americans won’t pay for tariffs. Also, some GOP senators won’t say if they back Pete Hegseth. And the New York judge in Trump’s hush money case won’t toss the conviction over the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, Rep. Marilyn Strickland, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: The latest on Trump’s picks to serve in the next Administration. Plus, Republican power grabs in North Carolina.  And a shocking stat about local news and voting for Trump in 2024.  Dr. Keneshia Grant, Fernand Armandi, Justice Allison Riggs, Anderson Clayton, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Gary Lee join Jason Johnson.
Tonight on The Last Word: Some Trump picks still don’t have the votes to be confirmed. Plus, Democrats reject Trump’s plan for more tax cuts for the rich. Also E.J Dionne and Jonathan Capehart join Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss the challenge of covering a second Trump term. Senator Amy Klobuchar and Robert Greenstein also join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: FBI Director Christopher Wray announces his plan to resign. Also, several Trump picks are facing tough confirmation hearings. And a gun violence vigil marks the 12-year remembrance of the Sandy Hook mass shooting. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Maxwell Frost, and Sen. Andy Kim join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden lays out the economic legacy that Donald Trump will inherit. Also, Adam Schiff is sworn in as a U.S. senator on Monday by Vice President Harris. And Lisa Blunt Rochester is elected as Delaware’s first female senator and first Black senator. Jared Bernstein, Sen. Adam Schiff, and Sen.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth is defiant despite his multiple controversies. Also, President Biden says the U.S. will support Syria and its neighbors. And Donald Trump lashes out at January 6 Committee members. Rep. Adam Smith and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is set to inherit President Biden’s strong economy. Also, Sen. Joni Ernst plans to meet with Pete Hegseth next week. Plus, House Oversight Committee Democrats prepare for a new Trump term. And states are Trump-proofing ahead of inauguration. Timothy Snyder, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rep. Gerry Connolly, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Heather Williams join Jonathan Capehart.
Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth continues to meet with GOP senators. Also, House Republicans block the release of the Matt Gaetz ethics report. Plus, a California Democrat flips a GOP-held seat in the last House race to be called. And President Biden meets with descendants of William Tucker, the first African born into slavery in America. Sen. Jacky Rosen, Rep. Glenn Ivey, Rep.-elect Adam Gray, and Wanda Tucker join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth is facing GOP skepticism. Also, Senate Republicans are reportedly open to considering Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel. Plus, The New York Times reports the liberal justices were outvoted on a stronger ethics code. And Republicans hold a slim majority in Congress. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Wiley Nickel join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: NBC News reports Pete Hegseth’s nomination is in peril in the Senate. Also, Russian State TV gloats about Donald Trump’s picks. Plus, President Biden becomes the first sitting president to visit Angola. And generous contributions to the K.I.N.D. Fund continue to help provide desks for students in Malawi. Rep. Marilyn Strickland, Timothy Snyder, and Eugene Robinson join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden issues a full pardon for his son, Hunter Biden. Also, The New Yorker reports on Pete Hegseth’s alleged sexist behavior and drunkenness at previous jobs. Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Adam Smith, and Judd Devermont join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats close the margin in the House with one race still uncalled. Also, 21 state have laws in effect that ban abortion. Plus, conflict of interest concerns grow over the Donald Trump and Elon Musk alliance. And farming groups brace for impact after Trump’s threats of mass deportation. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Dr. Lipi Roy, Stephania Taladrid, Mike Masnick, and Rep. Robert Garcia join Jonathan Capehart.
Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden announces an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal. Also, Biden’s infrastructure bill continues to spur investment. And a filmmaker documents the process of donating one of her kidneys to a stranger in a new film called, “Confessions of a Good Samaritan.” Amos Hochstein, Tom Friedman, Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, and Penny Lane join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department moves to dismiss both federal cases against Donald Trump. Also, Jack Smith is pursuing the prosecution of Trump’s classified documents case co-defendants. And ProPublica reports that a third Texas woman has died under the state’s abortion ban. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Laurence Tribe, and Dr. Austin Dennard join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks are facing multiple controversies. Also, Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth questions the established “rules of war.” Plus, Trump’s win throws the U.S. support of Ukraine into question. And Democrats retain a one-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Gregory Meeks, Janai Nelson, Mikhail Zygar, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Pennsylvania State Rep. Joanna McClinton join Jonathan Capehart.
Tonight on The Last Word: Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump’s attorney general pick. Also, the House Ethics Committee is expected to meet again on December 5. And the youngest member of Congress is elected to House Democratic Leadership. Sen.-elect Adam Schiff, Joel Leppard, Rep. Steve Cohen, and Rep. Maxwell Frost join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Glen LeBarr

of course he will

Dec 17th
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Alisia Barbour

Diaper Don stepped away from the advice given to him by his debate prep team. Anyone, if having watched closely, could see the moment he ticked when she mentioned crowd size.

Sep 13th
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Jon Hendrick

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Sep 6th
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Alisia Barbour

Ali, you're crushing it, even outside of your own show!

Aug 17th
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Stacy Horton

Thank you 😊

Jul 10th
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Alisia Barbour

Most people take afternoon naps.

Jul 4th
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Alisia Barbour

Lawrence, Lawrence, Lawrence, you are more awesome than you know, 😆.

Jul 4th
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T Bowers

I heard opening comments from the physician as nothing more than "respectfully TONED" accusatory comments. They were not the idiotic variety of B6 but the undercurrent was accusatory. Continued CLOWN hearings R simply a waste of time & tax payer funds. Repubs have proven over & over that they R exceedingly SLOW on the uptake. they seem 2 believe they will FINALLY get what they WANT if they have18 hearings on the same subject w/o any results!! PATHETIC!!

Jun 4th
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Ed Potter

Thank you, Lawrence. I was puzzled by several things about Trump's payment and repayment scheme. If Cohen and Weisselberg came up with the plan, why did he retaliate by prosecuting Cohen? Is this what led to the search of Cohen's office? How did the press find out about Stormy Daniels? Adam Weissman's explanation regarding the $130,000 line item explains a lot! But for his offices scrupulous examination of those books it might have remained hidden.

May 15th
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Dianna Baldwin

SCOTUS appears to favor Trump. Recent behaviors seem to intend to support his ability to be elected President. What does the deciding majority of SCOTUS have to gain during a Trump/Putin administration? What would be the role of a court in a dictatorship? Trump has forced us to create laws related to a President's behavior where general decency has previously made them unnecessay.

Apr 26th
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ID21816987

I love Lawrence presentations. He has command of English language and he is just the only one who dares to call Trump and co what they really are. As for me, Trump is a BINO( Billionaire In Name Only)

Mar 22nd
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Vinnie Krieger

When SCUTUS considers these questions, simply change Trump's name for Biden and see how they will look at it.

Feb 29th
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David Neal Swingle

Wishful thinking.

Feb 24th
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Joan Panzella

For me, this totally ties it together with the Zeitgeist of it all. It's Keith O's pro-democracy righteous rage rant on YouTube. He's plainly aware-and as usual, weaves his unique position in the media landscape with his equally unique, caring, snarky, curmudgeonly wordsmith eloquence on the current state of affairs. His rant, specifically went where most fear to tread, and IMHO, it's *always* in his attempts to defibrillate goodness and all that radiates from it. http://tinyurl.com/4tz5ee6b

Feb 9th
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Jan 27th
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Dec 20th
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Alisia Barbour

Majorkas totally made Hawley look like the douchecanoe he is.

Nov 1st
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Yvonne Masters

This interview with this extraordinary woman is one of those that will live on forever. Your carefulness and appreciation of her situation was so respectful. You have such a beautiful gift Lawrence.

Sep 27th
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John Walsh

Trump demonstrates how the law was never intended for rich and powerful people.

Aug 12th
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Ed Potter

Is she trying to become dislodged from this case? 😉

Aug 8th
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