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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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Latest Episodes:

Lawrence: Future generations may laugh at Trump’s madness. But first, we will have to survive it. Aug 28, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: A federal judge temporarily blocks Donald Trump’s mail ballot rule. Also, Trump tries to claim victory as the Iran war nears six months. Plus, a Texas ICE facility faces scrutiny over its conditions. And Sen. Susan Collins tries to distance herself from Trump’s failures. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sen. Alex Padilla, Rep. Greg Casar, and Troy Jackson join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Attacking voting by mail, Donald Trump wants to take away what Abraham Lincoln gave us Aug 27, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: California vows to fight Donald Trump’s mail-in voting order. Also, MS NOW reports the Navy sailor who jumped off the USS Lincoln now faces punishment. Plus, Trump attempts to campaign for himself in the midterms. And Trump escalates the trade war with Canada again. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Roy Cooper, and Tim O’Brien join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Trump admin.’s childish threat of ‘economic D-Day’ is mocked by Iran as ‘improv night’ Aug 26, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Iran war nears six months as his hold on the GOP is tested in key races. Also, Democrats campaign on Trump’s unpopular war and economy. Plus, Democrats renew a lawsuit challenging Trump’s mail-in voting order. And Canada retaliates with up to 50% tariffs on U.S. products. Ali Velshi, Ben Rhodes, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, Andrew Weissmann, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: SCOTUS, like Natalie Harp, pretends to believe Trump works on ‘election integrity’ Aug 25, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court backs the Trump executive order on mail ballots for now. Also, Donald Trump targets Canada with a new 50% tariff threat for 2027. Plus, Trump threatens sanctions on Iran’s economic partners. And Ohio Democrat Dr. Amy Acton goes after Vivek Ramaswamy for his support of data centers. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rear Adm. John Kirby, and Dr. Amy Acton join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Trump rallies voters for Graham in SC GOP Senate runoff Aug 22, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump and JD Vance try to sell an unpopular agenda to voters. Also, Democrats campaign on economic woes from Donald Trump’s war. Plus, the Supreme Court lets Trump keep building his ballroom for now. And Trump’s FDA nominee claimed abortion pills are “dangerous.” Dr. Annie Andrews, Brian Poindexter, David Jolly, Barbara McQuade, and Mini Timmaraju join Jonathan Capehart.

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Lawrence: Trump’s Treasury Secretary said ‘we don’t know when’ Trump’s war will end. Aug 21, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: The USS Lincoln begins its journey home after a record deployment. Also, Democrats are investigating Jared Kushner’s Middle East business ties. Plus, the Trump Justice Department was warned of the Reflecting Pool’s peeling liner in June. And the data center debate hits the Wisconsin governor’s race. Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Robert Garcia, Andrew Weissmann, and David Crowley join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Trump’s ‘lust for vengeance’ could cost Republicans in the House and Senate Aug 20, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: The Iran war and the economy plague Donald Trump’s GOP 76 days from the midterms. Also, Trump downplays reports on the USS Lincoln living conditions. Plus, Sen. Jon Ossoff questions Trump’s leadership during the war. And a new fiction novel explores a hypothetical American split. Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Jon Ossoff, and Kurt Andersen join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Trump-endorsed primary losses show Trump might not pick the next GOP presidential nominee Aug 19, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: A recent poll finds Democrats leading Republicans on the economy heading into the midterms. Also, a whistleblower reports the Trump Justice Department’s antisemitism probes lacked legal basis. And Donald Trump contradicts son-in-law Jared Kushner on Iran negotiations. Ali Velshi, Bale Dalton, Sherrod Brown, Laurence Tribe, and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Trump & officials downplay concerns about USS Lincoln Aug 18, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s war in Iran drags on with no clear strategy. Also, Trump claims Kim Jong Un treats him with “great respect." Plus, Todd Blanche refuses to pledge the Justice Department’s independence from the White House. And a recent poll finds most Americans say they’re worse off financially under Trump. Rep. James Walkinshaw, Rep. Mark Pocan, Barbara McQuade, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Symone Sanders.

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Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on the USS Lincoln Aug 15, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Trump votes to inscribe his name on the Kennedy Center. Plus, Trump plans his next big Washington D.C. renovation. And with 81 days until midterm elections, the GOP is on defense in... Texas. Rep. Mike Levin, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Dorothy Robyn, and Katy Padilla Stout join Antonia Hylton.

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