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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 on deranged, vile Trump posts as govt. shutdown looms: How do you negotiate with that man? Sep 30, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump posts a racist fake video after a White House meeting with Democrats. Also, Senate Democrats press the Justice Department to release files on the border czar Tom Homan bribery investigation. Plus, The Wall Street Journal reports on new details about the Ghislaine Maxwell prison transfer after her Justice Department interview. And Oversight Democrats release a third batch of Epstein documents. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Fmr. FBI Director James Comey indicted after pressure from Trump Sep 27, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: Rep. Jamie Raskin decries Donald Trump’s “unprecedented campaign of vengeance” in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi. Also, Trump uses the Comey indictment to distract from scandals. Plus, Trump changes his words, but not U.S. policy on Ukraine. And Trump’s attack on free speech backfires. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Rep. Eugene Vindman, and Michael Grynbaum join Ali Velshi.

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Trump DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey Sep 26, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: Former FBI director James Comey responds to his Trump DOJ indictment: “I’m innocent. So let’s have a trial.” Andrew Weissmann, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Daniel Goldman, Barbara McQuade, and Ken Dilanian join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: How can Democrats negotiate with Trump, the 'world's most powerful man-baby'? Sep 25, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says the GOP needs to cancel healthcare cuts. Also, prosecutors reportedly opposed charging James Comey in a memo to a Trump U.S. attorney, citing no probable cause. Plus, MSNBC reports the FBI recorded Trump border czar Tom Homan taking $50,000 from undercover agents last year. And an ad slams GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley over FEMA’s Hurricane Helene recovery in North Carolina. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Ken Dilanian, and fmr. Gov. Roy Cooper join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Trump knows Homan can't survive if video of him with undercover FBI agents becomes public Sep 24, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats demand the Justice Department release the files in the Tom Homan FBI probe after the MSNBC report. Also, Donald Trump now claims to “understand” the Ukraine-Russia situation but has yet to offer any change in policy. And the Wall Street Journal asks a federal judge to dismiss Trump’s $10 billion Epstein lawsuit. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Timothy Snyder, and Barbara McQuade join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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'Stand up for our country': Rachel joins Lawrence to discuss her Kamala Harris interview Sep 23, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: Former Vice President Kamala Harris gives Rachel Maddow her first interview since the 2024 election. Also, U.K. charities remove Sarah Ferguson over a Jeffrey Epstein email. Plus, Alex Acosta faces questions over his Epstein “sweetheart deal.” And Tom Homan is probed for taking $50K from undercover FBI agents. Jen Psaki, Rep. Robert Garcia, and Ken Dilanian join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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House Democrats blast Alex Acosta: ‘Defiant and evasive' Sep 20, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: The House Oversight Committee plans on releasing the transcript of the Alex Acosta interview. Also, Democrats criticize Donald Trump for attacks on free speech. Plus, Americans are losing trust in health agencies under Trump. And moderate Democrats are split on Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Lisa Rubin, Zack Beauchamp, Dr. Vin Gupta, and Basil Smikle join Ali Velshi.

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Lawrence: The Epstein survivors have questions that Donald Trump and Kash Patel refuse to answer Sep 19, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: Epstein survivors are “shocked” by Kash Patel’s testimony. Also, Donald Trump’s economy and tariffs are a top issue in the New Jersey governor’s race. And early voting begins Friday in the Virginia governor’s race. Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and fmr. Rep. Abigail Spanberger join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Trump wants us to talk about Jimmy Kimmel. So we'll talk about Trump & Jeffrey Epstein. Sep 18, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: The House Oversight Committee interrogates FBI Director Kash Patel on Jeffrey Epstein. Also, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says it’s “impossible” to say if Ghislaine Maxwell is credible. Plus, Treasury Secy. Scott Bessent reportedly made the very same mortgage loan pledges the Trump admin. has accused Fed Gov. Lisa Cook of making. And RFK Jr.’s competency as the HHS secretary is called into question. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Andrew Weissmann, and Sen. Ed Markey join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Trump files the most ridiculous lawsuit ever by the most ridiculous litigant in history Sep 17, 2025

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Tonight on The Last Word: An investigation by The New York Times finds connections between the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm and an agreement granting United Arab Emirates access to A.I. chips. Also, Kash Patel testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Plus, the House Oversight Committee release more Epstein documents. And Donald Trump files a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. Eric Lipton, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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