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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: Pete Hegseth is grilled on his misconduct allegations in his confirmation hearing. And Jack Smith’s report of Donald Trump’s January 6 case is made public. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Mark Kelly, Neal Katyal, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden delivers his final foreign policy address. Also, Trump nominee RFK Jr. must have two confirmation hearings. Plus, the Justice Department releases its final report on the Hunter Biden probes. And the death toll rises to 24 in the LA fires as high winds return to the region. Fmr. Amb. Wendy Sherman, Sen. Ron Wyden, Andrew Weissmann, and Chief Brent Pascua join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump becomes a convicted felon days before inauguration. Also, Trump tries to block the release of Jack Smith’s report. And the Biden administration imposes new sanctions on Russia. Ellison Barber, Sen. Adam Schiff, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Chief Brent Pascua, and Amb. Michael McFaul join Ali Velshi.
Tonight on The Last Word: The Pacific Palisades fire torches over 27 square miles. Also, the Supreme Court denies Donald Trump’s request to halt his sentencing.  Plus, officials are fighting a new fire in the West Hills area of Los Angeles. And an appeals court allows the release of Jack Smith’s January 6 report. Brent Pascua, Morgan Chesky, Andrew Weissmann, and Robert Kovacik join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: Multiple out-of-control fires burn across Los Angeles. And Donald Trump reportedly speaks with Justice Alito amid the New York sentencing fight. Gadi Schwartz, Brent Pascua, and Laurence Tribe join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: A state of emergency is declared in California for the Pacific Palisades fire. Also, Donald Trump is expected to appear virtually at his Friday sentencing. Plus, Judge Cannon halts the release of Jack Smith’s Trump report. And Trump pledges to pardon January 6 rioters. Jacob Soboroff, Andrew Weissmann, and Timothy Heaphy join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s lawyers try to stop the release of Jack Smith’s report. Also, a New York judge denies Trump’s bid to delay his sentencing on Friday. And former Capitol police condemn Trump’s January 6 pardon pledge. Sen. Adam Schiff, Andrew Weissmann, fmr. Officer Harry Dunn, and fmr. Sgt. Aquilino Gonell join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats show a united front as the new Congress begins. Also, warring MAGA factions expose a schism in Donald Trump’s GOP. Plus, a special election will determine control of the Virginia Senate. And in a historic first, two Black women are serving in the U.S. Senate together for the first time. Rep. Robert Garcia, Barbara McQuade, Jason Johnson, Virginia Delegate Kannan Srinivasan, JJ Singh, and Amb. Carol Moseley Braun join Symone Sanders.
Tonight on The Last Word: The NOLA terrorist attack shows the stakes for the incoming administration’s picks. Also, the Judicial Conference denies Democrats’ request to refer Justice Thomas to the Justice Department for ethics violations. Plus, it is unclear if Mike Johnson has the votes to remain Speaker. And President Biden awards 20 outstanding Americans with the Presidential Citizens Medal. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Rep. Eric Swalwell join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: The House Ethics Committee releases the Matt Gaetz report. Also, Senate Judiciary Democrats release a Supreme Court ethics report. And President Biden commutes dozens of death row sentences to life without parole. Rep. Glenn Ivey, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and EJ Dionne join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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.
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Damien gaming Zen

. hope

Jan 11th
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Douglas Sellers

Lawrence I usually have little disagreement with you but you sure overlooked the destructive power of water. I'm from Asheville NC and true we had wind in our hurricane but it was the flooding water that killed over a 100 people statewide and destroyed homes as completely as the fires in California. The overall damage may be greater in California but the death toll will be much less. And there is some ability to fight a fire but nothing to do about a raging flood.

Jan 10th
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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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