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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’s Iran war defined by ‘madman’ posts as Jesus while telling Pope he’s wrong Apr 14, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s war in Iran drags on after J.D. Vance-led talks fail. Also, a record vote ends Viktor Orbán’s long hold on power in Hungary. And a federal judge rejects Trump’s lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over an Epstein letter. Amb. Wendy Sherman, Timothy Snyder, and Tim O’Brien join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Trump threatens new attacks against Iran if talks fail Apr 11, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Vice President Vance is headed to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran. Also, America’s NATO allies appear fed up with Trump. Plus, a Trump-won Iowa district is among the most competitive U.S. House races. U.S. consumer confidence hits a record low as prices climb. And the San Francisco Chronicle reports an ex-staffer accuses Eric Swalwell of sexual assault. Rep. Eugene Vindman, Amb. Michael McFaul, Iowa State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, Rohit Chopra, and Mychael Schnell join Jonathan Capehart.

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Lawrence: Trump is now trying to get out of his war without everyone calling it a surrender Apr 10, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump issues new threats on Iran after the ceasefire. Also, Melania Trump denies having any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. Plus, the Trump Justice Department probes January 6 Committee star witness Cassidy Hutchinson. And the Strait of Hormuz ship traffic remains stalled. Rep. Ro Khanna, Andrew Weissmann, and Amos Hochstein join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Trump halts his war, but ceasefire agreement is unclear Apr 09, 2026

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Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendment. Plus, Trump calls for historic defense spending and deep domestic cuts. And Democrats stack wins in Wisconsin ahead of the midterms. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Ben Wikler join Jonathan Capehart.

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Lawrence: Trump's threat to destroy 'a whole civilization' leaves a permanent stain on our history Apr 08, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump retreats from his threat to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Adam Smith, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Margaret Donovan join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Trump's profane and perverse Iran social media post is why the 25th Amendment was written Apr 07, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump threatens civilian infrastructure in Iran. Also, Rep. Chellie Pingree says it’s “time for the 25th Amendment.” And the Trump administration is accused of violating international laws in the Iran war. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Rep. Chellie Pingree, and Todd Huntley join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Iran downs 2 U.S. jets, search for 1 crew member ongoing Apr 04, 2026

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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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Lawrence: Your reward in Trump World for doing a 'tremendous job' is to be fired Apr 03, 2026

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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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Lawrence: Trump failed to explain his war, disgraced military calling it 'a little journey to Iran' Apr 02, 2026

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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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Lawrence: Trump is doing a very good job of sounding like the surrendering loser of his own war Apr 01, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump tells reporters his war in Iran will end soon. Also, federal judges rule against Trump on multiple key cases. Plus, Trump signs an executive order targeting mail-in voting. And Rep. Ro Khanna asks King Charles to meet with Epstein survivors during his U.S. visit. Rep. Adam Smith, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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