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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

By: Lawrence O'Donnell MS NOW
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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.MS NOW Politics & Government
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  • Iran downs 2 U.S. jets, search for 1 crew member ongoing

    Iran downs 2 U.S. jets, search for 1 crew member ongoing
    Apr 4 2026

    Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth fires military officials amid the Iran war. Also, Justice Department independence erodes further under Donald Trump. Plus, the U.S. economy adds 178,000 jobs in March. And Democrats look at Arizona to help flip the House. Rep. Ro Khanna, Tom Nichols, Barbara McQuade, Heather Long, and JoAnna Mendoza join Jonathan Capehart.

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    43 mins
  • Lawrence: Your reward in Trump World for doing a 'tremendous job' is to be fired

    Lawrence: Your reward in Trump World for doing a 'tremendous job' is to be fired
    Apr 3 2026

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fires Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche is appointed as acting attorney general. And House Oversight Committee members say Bondi must testify on April 14. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Andrew Weissmann, and Rep. Maxwell Frost join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    41 mins
  • Lawrence: Trump failed to explain his war, disgraced military calling it 'a little journey to Iran'

    Lawrence: Trump failed to explain his war, disgraced military calling it 'a little journey to Iran'
    Apr 2 2026

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump refers to the deadly war as “that little journey to Iran.” Also, the Supreme Court justices push back on the Trump birthright citizenship case. And a federal judge orders the University of Pennsylvania to provide a list of Jewish employees. Rep. Jason Crow and Professor Laurence Tribe join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    42 mins
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