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The Last Word with Lawrence O?Donnell

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: Trump admin.?s childish threat of ?economic D-Day? is mocked by Iran as ?improv night?

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump?s Iran war nears six months as his hold on the GOP is tested in key races. Also, Democrats campaign on Trump?s unpopular war and economy. Plus, Democrats renew a lawsuit challenging Trump?s mail-in voting order. And Canada retaliates with up to 50% tariffs on U.S. products. Ali Velshi, Ben Rhodes, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, Andrew Weissmann, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-08-26
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Lawrence: SCOTUS, like Natalie Harp, pretends to believe Trump works on ?election integrity?

Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court backs the Trump executive order on mail ballots for now. Also, Donald Trump targets Canada with a new 50% tariff threat for 2027. Plus, Trump threatens sanctions on Iran?s economic partners. And Ohio Democrat Dr. Amy Acton goes after Vivek Ramaswamy for his support of data centers. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rear Adm. John Kirby, and Dr. Amy Acton join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-08-25
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Trump rallies voters for Graham in SC GOP Senate runoff

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump and JD Vance try to sell an unpopular agenda to voters. Also, Democrats campaign on economic woes from Donald Trump?s war. Plus, the Supreme Court lets Trump keep building his ballroom for now. And Trump?s FDA nominee claimed abortion pills are ?dangerous.? Dr. Annie Andrews, Brian Poindexter, David Jolly, Barbara McQuade, and Mini Timmaraju join Jonathan Capehart.

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2026-08-22
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Lawrence: Trump?s Treasury Secretary said ?we don?t know when? Trump?s war will end.

Tonight on The Last Word: The USS Lincoln begins its journey home after a record deployment. Also, Democrats are investigating Jared Kushner?s Middle East business ties. Plus, the Trump Justice Department was warned of the Reflecting Pool?s peeling liner in June. And the data center debate hits the Wisconsin governor?s race. Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Robert Garcia, Andrew Weissmann, and David Crowley join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-08-21
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Lawrence: Trump?s ?lust for vengeance? could cost Republicans in the House and Senate

Tonight on The Last Word: The Iran war and the economy plague Donald Trump?s GOP 76 days from the midterms. Also, Trump downplays reports on the USS Lincoln living conditions. Plus, Sen. Jon Ossoff questions Trump?s leadership during the war. And a new fiction novel explores a hypothetical American split. Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Jon Ossoff, and Kurt Andersen join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-08-20
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Lawrence: Trump-endorsed primary losses show Trump might not pick the next GOP presidential nominee

Tonight on The Last Word: A recent poll finds Democrats leading Republicans on the economy heading into the midterms. Also, a whistleblower reports the Trump Justice Department?s antisemitism probes lacked legal basis. And Donald Trump contradicts son-in-law Jared Kushner on Iran negotiations. Ali Velshi, Bale Dalton, Sherrod Brown, Laurence Tribe, and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-08-19
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Trump & officials downplay concerns about USS Lincoln

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump?s war in Iran drags on with no clear strategy. Also, Trump claims Kim Jong Un treats him with ?great respect." Plus, Todd Blanche refuses to pledge the Justice Department?s independence from the White House. And a recent poll finds most Americans say they?re worse off financially under Trump. Rep. James Walkinshaw, Rep. Mark Pocan, Barbara McQuade, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Symone Sanders.

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2026-08-18
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Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on the USS Lincoln

Tonight on The Last Word: Trump votes to inscribe his name on the Kennedy Center. Plus, Trump plans his next big Washington D.C. renovation. And with 81 days until midterm elections, the GOP is on defense in... Texas. Rep. Mike Levin, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Dorothy Robyn, and Katy Padilla Stout join Antonia Hylton. 

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2026-08-15
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Lawrence: Aircraft carrier morale crisis is result of Trump?s failure.

Tonight on The Last Word: Iran could prolong the war until Donald Trump is out of office. Also, The Washington Post reports Trump?s White House projects are now at least $900 million. And Trump called into the Kennedy Center virtual meeting where the board voted to ?inscribe? his name on the building. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Sarah Blaskey, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-08-14
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Lawrence: With Air Force One switch, Trump fails his self-imposed Hollywood Hero Test

Tonight on The Last Word: Polls show voters are frustrated with Donald Trump?s Iran war. Also, Trump hints at a national emergency over the passage of the SAVE Act. Plus, Nick Kristof reports on the effects of Trump?s cuts and economic policies. And Rep. James Walkinshaw wants Elon Musk subpoenaed after the DOGE report. Ali Velshi, Ben Rhodes, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Nick Kristof, and Rep. James Walkinshaw join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-08-12
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Lawrence: Donald Trump has lost control ? even his choice of airplane

Tonight on The Last Word: An Iranian assassination threat reportedly forced Donald Trump to leave Turkey in secret. Also, Trump pressures Jeanine Pirro to revisit the Reflecting Pool case. Plus, an appeals court halts Trump?s $600 million White House ballroom. And a Pennsylvania Democrat highlights data centers in a new political ad. Rep. Maggie Goodlander, Andrew Weissmann, and Mayor Paige Cognetti join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-08-11
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?YOU CAN?T AFFORD TO BREATHE?: Exasperated voters bash Trump who claims they aren?t mad at him

Tonight on The Last Word: Trump voters sound off about high prices, the Iran war, and more. Also, a federal appeals court blocks Donald Trump?s $600 million ballroom project. Plus, a government watchdog finds Elon Musk?s DOGE inflated savings. And Todd Blanche vows to fight mail-order abortion drugs. Mayor Chaz Molder, Dr. Annie Andrews, Barbara McQuade, Rep. James Walkinshaw, and Michele Goodwin join Jonathan Capehart.

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2026-08-08
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Democrats see midterm momentum as Trump approval tanks

Tonight on The Last Word: Iowa emerges as a surprise midterm battleground state. Also, Oman and Iran reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplays the inflation toll on lower-income workers. And the Senate Homeland Security Committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Tom Nichols, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Joyce Vance join Eugene Daniels.

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2026-08-07
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Lawrence: The mystery of what Trump?s agents were doing in Michigan may make sense on Election Day

Tonight on The Last Word: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will face a Trump-backed Republican in the governor?s race. Also, 25 Democratic-led states sue over the latest Trump tariffs. Plus, The Washington Post reports Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth clash over U.S. missile depletion due to the Iran War. And Trump fights the Smithsonian and tries to whitewash U.S. history. Secretary Jocelyn Benson, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Professor David Blight join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-08-06
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Lawrence: Caving to Trump, Tillis & Cornyn prove once a senator, always a senator

Tonight on The Last Word: A Todd Blanche order keeps Donald Trump?s audit immunity deal intact. Also, Trump repeats his vandalism claim despite the Justice Department?s conclusion about the Reflecting Pool. Plus, the Pentagon is reportedly seeking ?creative? tips on the Iran war strategy. And a recent poll finds voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on the economy. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, John Kirby, and Dr. Amy Acton join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-08-04
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TRUMP?S TERRIBLE WEEK: 72% disapprove of Trump?s handling of his Iran war

Tonight on The Last Word: A new poll finds 77% of American voters say the Trump economy is overall poor. Also, the Justice Department plans to drop the Reflecting Pool case against a former Olympian. Plus, North Carolina students fight to restore campus voting sites. And The Wall Street Journal reports Trump is pushing RFK Jr. to cut back childhood vaccines. Rep. Greg Stanton, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Barbara McQuade, Anderson Clayton, Xavier Jones, and Dr. Celine Gounder join Vaughn Hillyard.

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2026-08-01
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Lawrence: Trump cares more about his slush fund & tax amnesty than Blanche?s confirmation

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he could pull Todd Blanche?s nomination for attorney general. Also, Epstein survivors urge Republicans to reject Todd Blanche. Plus, a new poll finds 72% of Americans disapprove of Trump?s war in Iran. And Trump?s pardon of two police officers draws scrutiny. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Ro Khanna, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Ken Dilanian join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-31
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Lawrence: Republicans attacking Anthony Fauci is 'one of the darkest days in our Senate's history'

Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate Judiciary Committee postpones Todd Blanche?s confirmation vote. Also, James Talarico challenges Ken Paxton to three debates in the Texas Senate race. And Elon Musk is confronted over the death toll after USAID ended. Andrew Weissmann, Texas State Rep. James Talarico, and Dr. Atul Gawande join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-30
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Lawrence: Trump proves he?s the stupidest negotiator in the history of American government

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump meets with Benjamin Netanyahu as the Iran war continues. Also, The New York Times reports the new Air Force One lacks crucial defense features. Plus, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek rides a famed Iowa race using a handcycle. And after a Supreme Court loss, Trump doubles down on tariff falsehoods. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Eric Lipton, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Rep. Mark Pocan join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-29
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Lawrence: Day 150 shows what happens when a madman starts a war

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to explain his strategy 150 days in the Iran war. Also, Democrats eye retaking the Senate with key races now in play. Plus, Trump asks the Supreme Court to let him restrict mail-in voting. And James Comey files a motion to dismiss the seashell indictment. John Kirby, Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Alex Padilla, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-28
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Pentagon lowers number of troop deaths in Iran war

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says the U.S. is ?doing very well? in Iran despite setbacks. Also, the Trump family?s profiteering on the presidency is unprecedented. Plus, GOP Rep. Mike Lawler?s town hall exposes voter frustrations. Canada threatens retaliation if Trump imposes 50% tariffs. And Texas Republicans hope to ban IVF and surrogacy. Sen. Chris Coons, Maureen Farrell, Cait Conley, Jared Bernstein, and Michele Goodwin join Catherine Rampell.

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2026-07-24
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Trump threatens to commit potential war crimes on Iran

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump downplays the Iran war and calls it a ?skirmish.? Also, House GOP adopts the budget plan to fund Trump?s Iran war. Plus, the House Judiciary Committee makes a criminal referral for Jack Smith. And GOP election deniers seek Arizona?s most powerful offices. Sen. Gary Peters, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Rep. James Walkinshaw, Brahm Resnik, and Bale Dalton join Catherine Rampell.

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2026-07-23
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Combative Hegseth faces tough questions from senators

Tonight on The Last Word: GOP senators appear skeptical of Donald Trump?s Iran war plan. Also, Donald Trump?s 2020 false claims shadow the Arizona governor?s race. Plus, Trump?s re-imagining of Washington, D.C. draws backlash and lawsuits. And two GOP senators have not committed to confirming Todd Blanche. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Gov. Katie Hobbs, Mayor Paige Cognetti, Rep. Joyce Beatty, and Rep. Brittany Pettersen join Jacob Soboroff.

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2026-07-22
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'Operation epic failure': Trump & Hegseth blasted by Rep. Jeffries as Iran war death toll climbs

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump wants $95 billion for his war in a Republican supplemental bill. Also, the feds turn over evidence in the Alex Pretti and Renée Good cases. And the Associated Press reports the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission finds Elon Musk likely broke an election law. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Mary Moriarty, Barbara McQuade, and Ben Wikler join Jacob Soboroff.

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2026-07-21
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Trump?s poll numbers plummet on economy and his war in Iran

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump?s election attack threat looms over the midterms. Also, Trump absurdly claims the U.S. is ?winning big in Iran.? Plus, relatives detail the violent past of the ICE agent in the Maine shooting. And The Washington Post reports the Reflecting Pool peeling is likely due to application flaws. Anderson Clayton, Bishop William J. Barber II, Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar, Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Chris Pappas, and Jarrett Ley join Jonathan Capehart.

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2026-07-18
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Lawrence: Trump?s ?demented? speech showed how ready he is to interfere in the election

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump yells at Congress to pass a voter suppression bill. Also, Trump rehashes 2020 lies as his war in Iran drags on. And an Epstein survivor says meeting with Todd Blanche was ?demoralizing.? Rep. Jim Himes, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Sen. Jon Ossoff, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-17
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Lawrence: Blanche confessed who he really serves when he said of Trump ?I?m his lawyer?

Tonight on The Last Word: Senators press Todd Blanche on Donald Trump?s $1.776 billion settlement fund. Also, DNI nominee Jay Clayton refuses to say Joe Biden won the 2020 election. And Republicans are reportedly panicking about the U.S. Senate race in Ohio. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Andrew Weissmann, Sen. Mark Kelly, and Sherrod Brown join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-16
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Lawrence: Cowardly Susan Collins did nothing to protect Maine from Trump?s invasion forces

Tonight on The Last Word: Maine Democrats criticize Sen. Susan Collins after a fatal ICE shooting. Also, Donald Trump drops the fantasy of charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Republicans are reportedly panicking about the U.S. Senate races in Iowa and Ohio. And a new housing law takes aim at corporate landlords. Rep. Chellie Pingree, Rep. Chris Deluzio, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Keisha Lance Bottoms join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-15
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Lawrence: Trump sued himself - and lost.

Tonight on The Last Word: A judge accuses Todd Blanche of giving ?misleading? testimony. Also, a judge says Trump?s IRS suit was filed for ?improper purpose.? And the Supreme Court decision on campaign finance could help Republicans in North Carolina. Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Roy Cooper join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-14
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Trump reiterates claim that U.S.-Iran ceasefire is ?over'

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump loses the bid to restore his name to the Kennedy Center. Also, Trump prioritizes an election power grab over a housing bill. Plus, a new report details the cost of Trump and Elon Musk?s agency layoffs. And Robert Reich says the NATO Summit exposed the real source of Trump?s power. Rep. Joyce Beatty, Rick Hasen, Doug Pasternak, and Robert Reich join Jonathan Capehart.

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2026-07-11
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Lawrence: Trump says 'I don't know' when asked about the war in Iran he started

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to make a deal to end his war in Iran. Also, FBI Director Kash Patel is under scrutiny for his taxpayer-funded spending. Plus, a new poll shows Democrat Dr. Amy Acton tied with Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor?s race. And gas prices rise after Trump says the Iran ceasefire is ?over.?  John Kirby, Ken Dilanian, Dr. Amy Acton, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-10
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Graham Platner says he?s withdrawing, denies allegations

Tonight on The Last Word: Maine Democrats can replace Graham Platner if he withdraws by July 13. And Donald Trump rants about the ?Islamic Republic of Japan." Devon Murphy-Anderson, Rep. Chellie Pingree, and Rep. Madeleine Dean join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-09
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Lawrence on the lesson of the Platner campaign: Always wait for the vetting

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump?s war in Iran flares up amid the NATO Summit in Turkey. Also, Democrats pull their endorsements of Graham Platner after a sexual assault claim. And Trump brags about dropping crypto investigations. Rep. Adam Smith, Jessica Mackler, Rep. Chellie Pingree, and Eric Lipton join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-08
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Lawrence: JD Vance?s old accusation of Trump being ?cultural heroin? was on display this weekend

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump?s latest pardons draw scrutiny from legal experts. Also, USAID cuts are linked to hundreds of thousands of deaths. Plus, Trump?s election lies are causing chaos across polls. And The Washington Post reports Trump?s ballroom cost has tripled this year. Andrew Weissmann, Amb. Samantha Power, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, and Sarah Blaskey join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-07
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Lawrence: Trump cannot survive a federal criminal justice system that works

Tonight on The Last Word: ?Iowa Democrat Josh Turek runs for the open seat being vacated by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst. Also, Donald Trump has made $2.2 billion since his return to the White House. Plus, Eddie Glaude discusses how race shadows the United States? 250th anniversary. And Trump?s disastrous management is on display everywhere. Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, Eric Lipton, and Eddie Glaude join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-03
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U.S.-Iran talks in Qatar end without breakthrough

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump takes his first flight on the Qatar-gifted Air Force One. Also, the Supreme Court allows unlimited party spending on candidates. And Justice Jackson calls for an ?anticaste reset? in America. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Isabel Wilkerson join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-02
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Trump loses SCOTUS fight to end birthright citizenship

Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in a blow to Donald Trump. Also, Justice Jackson defends Reconstruction?s legacy. Plus, the Supreme Court loosens campaign finance laws ahead of midterms. Professor Laurence Tribe, Professor David Blight, and Sen. Cory Booker join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-07-01
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Secretary Rubio & envoy Witkoff brief Congress on Iran

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump doubles down on voter-ID bill after his Supreme Court loss. Also, Black voters respond to Republican redistricting efforts. Plus, the Supreme Court will hear the Arizona proof-of-citizenship voting case. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress. And North Carolina Republicans override Gov. Josh Stein?s vetoes on DEI bans. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Lisa Rubin, Rep. James Clyburn, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Rebecca Bennett, and Anderson Clayton join Jonathan Capehart.

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2026-06-30
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Trump accuses Iran of ?foolish violation? of ceasefire

Tonight on The Last Word: A federal judge orders the Trump administration to explain the Kennedy Center tarp. Also, the House Oversight Committee subpoenas Jeffrey Epstein associate Leon Black. Plus, Republican support grows for prosecuting women who get abortions. And the Supreme Court allows Trump to end Haitian TPS protections. Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Rep. James Walkinshaw, Michele Goodwin, and Dr. Amy Acton join Jonathan Capehart.

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2026-06-27
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Lawrence: Republican 'Cowardly Lions' of the Senate will live the rest of their lives in disgrace

Tonight on The Last Word: Senate Republicans cave to Donald Trump on the Iran war vote. Also, a federal judge blocks Trump?s executive order limiting mail ballots. Plus, Democrats are linking Republicans to Trump?s affordability failures. And ?France confirms the first Ebola case outside of Africa. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Roy Cooper, and Nicholas Enrich join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-06-26
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Lawrence: Bill Cassidy did what no GOP senator has done to Trump in a decade. Yell at him.

Tonight on The Last Word: Former Secretary of State John Kerry says Iran has a new ?sense of power? after Donald Trump?s war. Also, a Trump tantrum stalls a housing bill he previously supported. And the USGS reports high casualties are probable from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela. Fmr. Secretary John Kerry and Sen. Alex Padilla join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-06-25
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Lawrence: Republican Senator Sheehy just made Donald Trump Iran's ?dope?

Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. and Iran give differing accounts of deal negotiations. Also, a federal judge rules ICE can?t make arrests in immigration courts. Plus, Sen. Jon Ossoff defends his Senate seat against Mike Collins. And Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman explain how to cover Trump. John Kirby, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Ali Velshi, and Sen. Jon Ossoff join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-06-24
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Haberman and Swan react to Trump's attacks on them ahead of damning book, 'Regime Change'

Tonight on The Last Word: A new book details Donald Trump ?operating on pure gut instinct? in the first year of his second presidency. Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-06-23
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Lawrence: Trump picked the worst place in the world to sign his terrible deal with Iran

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump lies that he got Iran?s ?unconditional surrender.? Also, Trump?s Iran deal faces rare backlash from top Republicans. Plus, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick attacks James Talarico?s faith. And Talarico demands Ken Paxton to release the ?Hoffman files.? Fmr. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, Sen. Chuck Schumer, and Texas State Rep. James Talarico join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-06-19
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Lawrence: Trump chose to play Obama's game and lost badly.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump?s Iran agreement falls far short of his promises. And Georgia Republicans cancel their redistricting efforts after backlash. Amb. Wendy Sherman, Jon Finer, Rick Stengel, and Keisha Lance Bottoms join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-06-18
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Lawrence: Trump's describing his so-called Iran deal the only way he knows how. With nonstop lying.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump desperately tries to sell his retreat from Iran as a win. Also, The Washington Post reports plans for Trump?s ballroom included half of its cost coming from taxpayer dollars. Plus, GOP Sen. Jon Husted defends Trump?s Iran war. And The New York Times details the untold story of Jeffrey Epstein?s 2019 death in jail. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Ali Velshi, Sherrod Brown, and Michael Rothfeld join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-06-17
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Lawrence: White House effectively says NYT reporters must have tapes of Situation Room meeting

Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports JD Vance wanted to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota. Also, Sen. Raphael Warnock reacts to a UFC fighter's vile attack on Michelle Obama. Plus, Donald Trump is refusing to release details of the Iran agreement. And Rep. Robert Garcia requests testimony from key White House officials. Sen. Raphael Warnock, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Rep. Robert Garcia join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-06-16
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U.S. & Iran move closer to a deal to resume peace talks

Tonight on The Last Word: Questions remain on key issues in a potential U.S.-Iran deal. And a ruling is upheld to remove Donald Trump?s name from the Kennedy Center. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Amb. Michael McFaul, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Barbara McQuade, and Jared Bernstein join Jonathan Capehart.

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2026-06-13
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Lawrence: Trump lies about Vietnam War dead in a desperate attempt to justify troops killed in Iran

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump backs down from attacking Iran for the third day. Also, Trump says he could ?take over? Iran if he wanted to. Plus, Republicans eye a fast track for Jay Clayton?s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence. And Josh Turek wins the Democratic nomination for Senate in Iowa. Sen. Peter Welch, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Sen. Chris Coons, and Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek join Lawrence O?Donnell.

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2026-06-12
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Lawrence: Vance knew Epstein Files were ?a huge problem?

A new book reveals the Trump team's Epstein panic. Plus, the U.S. launches strikes against Iran for the second day. Also, Ken Dilanian shares new reporting on pardoned Jan. 6 criminals. And Deb Haaland wins the Democratic nomination in New Mexico governor's race. Rep. Ro Khanna, John Kirby, Ken Dilanian, and Deb Haaland join Lawrence O'Donnell.

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2026-06-11
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