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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: Aircraft carrier morale crisis is result of Trump’s failure. Aug 14, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Iran could prolong the war until Donald Trump is out of office. Also, The Washington Post reports Trump’s White House projects are now at least $900 million. And Trump called into the Kennedy Center virtual meeting where the board voted to “inscribe” his name on the building. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Sarah Blaskey, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: With Air Force One switch, Trump fails his self-imposed Hollywood Hero Test Aug 12, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Polls show voters are frustrated with Donald Trump’s Iran war. Also, Trump hints at a national emergency over the passage of the SAVE Act. Plus, Nick Kristof reports on the effects of Trump’s cuts and economic policies. And Rep. James Walkinshaw wants Elon Musk subpoenaed after the DOGE report. Ali Velshi, Ben Rhodes, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Nick Kristof, and Rep. James Walkinshaw join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Donald Trump has lost control – even his choice of airplane Aug 11, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: An Iranian assassination threat reportedly forced Donald Trump to leave Turkey in secret. Also, Trump pressures Jeanine Pirro to revisit the Reflecting Pool case. Plus, an appeals court halts Trump’s $600 million White House ballroom. And a Pennsylvania Democrat highlights data centers in a new political ad. Rep. Maggie Goodlander, Andrew Weissmann, and Mayor Paige Cognetti join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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‘YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO BREATHE’: Exasperated voters bash Trump who claims they aren’t mad at him Aug 08, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Trump voters sound off about high prices, the Iran war, and more. Also, a federal appeals court blocks Donald Trump’s $600 million ballroom project. Plus, a government watchdog finds Elon Musk’s DOGE inflated savings. And Todd Blanche vows to fight mail-order abortion drugs. Mayor Chaz Molder, Dr. Annie Andrews, Barbara McQuade, Rep. James Walkinshaw, and Michele Goodwin join Jonathan Capehart.

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Democrats see midterm momentum as Trump approval tanks Aug 07, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Iowa emerges as a surprise midterm battleground state. Also, Oman and Iran reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplays the inflation toll on lower-income workers. And the Senate Homeland Security Committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Tom Nichols, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Joyce Vance join Eugene Daniels.

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Lawrence: The mystery of what Trump’s agents were doing in Michigan may make sense on Election Day Aug 06, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will face a Trump-backed Republican in the governor’s race. Also, 25 Democratic-led states sue over the latest Trump tariffs. Plus, The Washington Post reports Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth clash over U.S. missile depletion due to the Iran War. And Trump fights the Smithsonian and tries to whitewash U.S. history. Secretary Jocelyn Benson, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Professor David Blight join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Caving to Trump, Tillis & Cornyn prove once a senator, always a senator Aug 04, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: A Todd Blanche order keeps Donald Trump’s audit immunity deal intact. Also, Trump repeats his vandalism claim despite the Justice Department’s conclusion about the Reflecting Pool. Plus, the Pentagon is reportedly seeking “creative” tips on the Iran war strategy. And a recent poll finds voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on the economy. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, John Kirby, and Dr. Amy Acton join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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TRUMP’S TERRIBLE WEEK: 72% disapprove of Trump’s handling of his Iran war Aug 01, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: A new poll finds 77% of American voters say the Trump economy is overall poor. Also, the Justice Department plans to drop the Reflecting Pool case against a former Olympian. Plus, North Carolina students fight to restore campus voting sites. And The Wall Street Journal reports Trump is pushing RFK Jr. to cut back childhood vaccines. Rep. Greg Stanton, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Barbara McQuade, Anderson Clayton, Xavier Jones, and Dr. Celine Gounder join Vaughn Hillyard.

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Lawrence: Trump cares more about his slush fund & tax amnesty than Blanche’s confirmation Jul 31, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he could pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. Also, Epstein survivors urge Republicans to reject Todd Blanche. Plus, a new poll finds 72% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s war in Iran. And Trump’s pardon of two police officers draws scrutiny. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Ro Khanna, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Ken Dilanian join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Republicans attacking Anthony Fauci is 'one of the darkest days in our Senate's history' Jul 30, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate Judiciary Committee postpones Todd Blanche’s confirmation vote. Also, James Talarico challenges Ken Paxton to three debates in the Texas Senate race. And Elon Musk is confronted over the death toll after USAID ended. Andrew Weissmann, Texas State Rep. James Talarico, and Dr. Atul Gawande join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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