Hosted by Lawrence O'Donnell, MS NOW · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 226 episodes
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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.
Lawrence O'Donnell, MS NOW hosts The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, a news show with 226 episodes published.
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
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-ci
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 g
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 affor
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
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 Mi
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. To list
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.
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
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,
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
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. Joyc
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 Di
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 Democrati
Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. strikes Iran after an Army helicopter is downed. Also, the House Oversight Committee questions Jeffrey Epstein aide Lesley Groff. Plus, a trade judge tells Donald Trump to speed up tari
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump makes wild claims about his war with Iran. Also, a lawsuit says Trump’s UFC event is “deeply corrupt.” Plus, the Justice Department is ordered to answer fraud claims in the Trump IR
Tonight on The Last Word: Pam Bondi pins the blame on Todd Blanche for the Epstein files. Also, a moment of silence was held for Derek Chauvin by Minnesota Republicans. Plus, Rep. James Clyburn sounds the alarm on midter
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Attorney General nominee faces a tough Senate confirmation. Also, Trump puts loyalty over experience with his DNI pick. And Trump remains defiant as voters sour on his economy. Re
Tonight on The Last Word: MS NOW reports Donald Trump will nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general. Also, Trump picks Bill Pulte for acting Director of Intelligence. And Trump Treasury Scott Bessent is grilled on Trump
Tonight on The Last Word: Sen. Jon Ossoff says Donald Trump doesn’t understand America’s greatness. Also, former Attorney General Pam Bondi defends the Trump Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files. And the Tr
Keith Ellison
Attorney General of Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Justice
1 appearance on this show
Andrew Weissmann
former federal prosecutor
4 appearances on this show
Sheldon Whitehouse
U.S. Senator
2 appearances on this show
Hakeem Jeffries
House Democratic Leader · D-NY
1 appearance on this show
Jon Ossoff
Senator
3 appearances on this show
Ro Khanna
member of Congress representing Silicon Valley · California's 17th Congressional District
3 appearances on this show
Pam Bondi
former U.S. Attorney General · Florida Attorney General's Office
2 appearances on this show
Barbara McQuade
Professor from Practice at Michigan Law · University of Michigan Law School
3 appearances on this show
Jamie Raskin
Representative · Maryland
2 appearances on this show
Cory Booker
Sen. (D-NJ) · New Jersey
4 appearances on this show
Roy Cooper
U.S. Senate candidate
1 appearance on this show
Eddie Glaude
James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor · Princeton University
1 appearance on this show
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