The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

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Lawrence: If Nixon was "our long national nightmare," Davos proves Trump is the world's nightmare now Jan 22, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump gives a rambling 70-minute speech at the World Economic Forum. Also, the Trump Justice Department subpoenas Minnesota Democrats after the ICE killing. And the House Oversight Committee plans to depose Ghislaine Maxwell on February 9. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Mary Moriarty, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Trump publicly threatens Greenland to hide from questions about Epstein Jan 21, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump Justice Department accuses Democratic Minnesota officials of immigration obstruction. Also, Maria Corina Machado meets with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. And Trump spent his first year back in office enriching himself. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Ami Bera, and Tom Maloney join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Trump's letter threatening Greenland is 'too stupid for even him' Jan 20, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump threatens tariffs on eight European countries. Also, a federal judge limits ICE action against Minneapolis protesters. Plus, millions of Epstein documents remain unreleased by Trump’s Justice Department. And Trump fails to deliver on his promise to lower health care costs. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Sherrod Brown join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Gov. Walz & Mayor Frey blast Trump DOJ investigations Jan 17, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: MS NOW reports the Department of Homeland Security fired at people in cars at least 14 times since July. Also, Democrats criticize Donald Trump’s extreme actions on immigration. Plus, Trump and Republicans continue to make America less affordable. And Trump claims Iran halted 800 scheduled executions. David Noriega, Barbara McQuade, Rep. Greg Casar, Rebecca Cooke, and Amb. Michael McFaul join Ali Velshi.

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Lawrence: And so it has come to a Democratic governor asking Trump not to attack his state Jan 16, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act again. Also, Democrats demand answers from banks about Jeffrey Epstein transfers. Plus, Trump’s hollow “healthcare plan” is short on specifics. And Democratic lawmakers stand by their “illegal orders” video to troops. Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Mark Pocan, and Rep. Chris Deluzio join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Trump's middle finger to auto worker proves he is the vulgarian-in-chief Jan 15, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: The Department of Homeland Security confirms a new non-fatal shooting by a federal agent in Minneapolis. Plus, Obamacare enrollment drops by 1.4 million as premiums rise. Also, Trump escalates his fight with the Federal Reserve. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Jason Furman, and Lt. Gen Mark Hertling join Lawrence O'Donnell.

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Lawrence: After Trump's lies about Renee Good shooting, exodus at DOJ over botched investigation Jan 14, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump administration’s handling of the Minnesota ICE shooting probe sparks Justice Department resignations. Also, the FBI has not released the recordings of Tom Homan accepting a $50K bribe. Plus, Donald Trump dismisses affordability as a “fake word.” And millions of Epstein documents are still unreleased by Trump's Justice Department. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Sen. Jon Ossoff, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Sen. Kelly puts Pete Hegseth on the defensive by making him a defendant Jan 13, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Sen. Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth over his censure. Also, Donald Trump calls Sen. Elizabeth Warren after her speech on affordability. Plus, the Trump Justice Department subpoenas the Federal Reserve in a criminal probe over Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony. And Trump defends the Department of Homeland Security’s use of deadly force in Minnesota. Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Sen. Ruben Gallego join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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New video filmed by ICE agent released Jan 10, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Minnesota prosecutors seek evidence from the fatal ICE shooting. Also, the December jobs report caps off a sluggish year for the U.S. labor market. Plus, Democrats introduce a bill to limit Trump's action in Venezuela. And Donald Trump claims his “own morality” is his only limit to global power. Josh Einiger, Rep. Angie Craig, Heather Long, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Bishop William J. Barber II join Jonathan Capehart.

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