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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 admin. staffer reportedly in an 'I love Hitler' chat hasn't been fired by Trump yet Oct 15, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump administration dodges questions about the Tom Homan FBI probe. Also, Maine Governor Janet Mills launches a Senate bid against Susan Collins. Plus, early voting is underway in the Virginia governor’s race. And a new book, “1929,” details Wall Street’s greatest crash. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Gov. Janet Mills, Abigail Spanberger, and Andrew Ross Sorkin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Did Trump 'czar' Tom Homan take $50,000 from the FBI? JD Vance's answer is, 'I don't know' Oct 14, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department bows to Donald Trump’s demands to target his rivals. Also, Rachel Maddow discusses her new documentary, “Andrew Young: The Dirty Work.” And world leaders sign a Gaza peace agreement in Egypt. Rep. Daniel Goldman, Rachel Maddow, and Ben Rhodes join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Ali Velshi: We’re seeing a politically weak Trump throw the authoritarian spaghetti at the wall Oct 11, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: Speaker Mike Johnson describes an upcoming anti-Trump march as a “Hate America” rally. Also, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says Donald Trump’s chaos in Chicago is pretext for invoking the Insurrection Act. Plus, Democrats demand answers from the Trump administration on Jeffrey Epstein. And a New York Times analysis breaks down the high number of Black officials fired by the Trump administration. Jason Stanley, Robert Reich, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Errin Haines join Ali Velshi.

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Lawrence: Letitia James should wear being on Trump's enemies list as a badge of honor Oct 10, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: A bipartisan Epstein discharge petition will have the 218 signatures needed once the newly elected Arizona lawmaker is sworn in. Also, Texas Rep. Greg Casar calls out Sen. John Cornyn for ignoring Texas families’ health care concerns. And Attorney General Bondi dodges questions from Democrats at a Senate hearing. Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Greg Casar, and Norm Ornstein join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: The only humiliation in court during Comey’s arraignment was on the Trump side Oct 09, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: James Comey appears in federal court for his arraignment. Also, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse calls out Attorney General Pam Bondi’s “nonsense.” And Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on Speaker Mike Johnson to bring Republicans back to Washington, D.C. Andrew Weissmann, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Mark Pocan join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: AOC on how to deal with insecure men like Trump. 'Laugh at them. Make them small.' Oct 08, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: Attorney General Pam Bondi dodges Democrats’ questions on Jeffrey Epstein and Tom Homan. And Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene joins Democrats in calling to extend health care subsidies and avoid premium hikes. Sen. Adam Schiff and Sen. Ruben Gallego join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Trump reveals he’s considering pardoning convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell Oct 07, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump won’t rule out pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell. Also, the Trump Justice Department struggles to find prosecutors for the James Comey trial. Plus, Trump gets defensive about health care amid Dem pressure. And Trump cuts nearly $8 billion in clean energy projects. Rep. Robert Garcia, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Suzan DelBene join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Shutdown to enter second week amid Senate stalemate Oct 04, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez says Donald Trump relies on the “impression of power.” Also, the government shutdown raises huge concerns for federal workers in Virginia. Plus, U.S. adversaries look to capitalize on Trump’s chaos. And farmers and businesses struggle with the cost of Trump tariffs. Timothy Snyder, Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, Rep. Adam Smith, and Sherrod Brown join Ali Velshi.

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Lawrence: We are clearly seeing madness pouring from the darkness of Donald Trump's mind Oct 03, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: Trump Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick calls Jeffrey Epstein “the greatest blackmailer ever.” Also, early voting is underway as the government shutdown upends the Virginia governor’s race. And Donald Trump’s USAID cuts have devastating effects in Africa. Sen. Adam Schiff, Abigail Spanberger, and Nick Kristof join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: How many flashes of insanity from a president should we tolerate? Oct 02, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s frozen federal tunnel funds hit the New Jersey race for governor. Also, Rep. Maxwell Frost says Trump and Republicans are at fault for the government shutdown. And analysts warn of a slumping economy under Trump. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Rep. Maxwell Frost, and Paul Krugman join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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