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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: Trump proves he’s the stupidest negotiator in the history of American government Jul 29, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump meets with Benjamin Netanyahu as the Iran war continues. Also, The New York Times reports the new Air Force One lacks crucial defense features. Plus, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek rides a famed Iowa race using a handcycle. And after a Supreme Court loss, Trump doubles down on tariff falsehoods. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Eric Lipton, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Rep. Mark Pocan join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Day 150 shows what happens when a madman starts a war Jul 28, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to explain his strategy 150 days in the Iran war. Also, Democrats eye retaking the Senate with key races now in play. Plus, Trump asks the Supreme Court to let him restrict mail-in voting. And James Comey files a motion to dismiss the seashell indictment. John Kirby, Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Alex Padilla, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Pentagon lowers number of troop deaths in Iran war Jul 24, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says the U.S. is “doing very well” in Iran despite setbacks. Also, the Trump family’s profiteering on the presidency is unprecedented. Plus, GOP Rep. Mike Lawler’s town hall exposes voter frustrations. Canada threatens retaliation if Trump imposes 50% tariffs. And Texas Republicans hope to ban IVF and surrogacy. Sen. Chris Coons, Maureen Farrell, Cait Conley, Jared Bernstein, and Michele Goodwin join Catherine Rampell.

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Trump threatens to commit potential war crimes on Iran Jul 23, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump downplays the Iran war and calls it a “skirmish.” Also, House GOP adopts the budget plan to fund Trump’s Iran war. Plus, the House Judiciary Committee makes a criminal referral for Jack Smith. And GOP election deniers seek Arizona’s most powerful offices. Sen. Gary Peters, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Rep. James Walkinshaw, Brahm Resnik, and Bale Dalton join Catherine Rampell.

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Combative Hegseth faces tough questions from senators Jul 22, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: GOP senators appear skeptical of Donald Trump’s Iran war plan. Also, Donald Trump’s 2020 false claims shadow the Arizona governor’s race. Plus, Trump’s re-imagining of Washington, D.C. draws backlash and lawsuits. And two GOP senators have not committed to confirming Todd Blanche. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Gov. Katie Hobbs, Mayor Paige Cognetti, Rep. Joyce Beatty, and Rep. Brittany Pettersen join Jacob Soboroff.

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'Operation epic failure': Trump & Hegseth blasted by Rep. Jeffries as Iran war death toll climbs Jul 21, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump wants $95 billion for his war in a Republican supplemental bill. Also, the feds turn over evidence in the Alex Pretti and Renée Good cases. And the Associated Press reports the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission finds Elon Musk likely broke an election law. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Mary Moriarty, Barbara McQuade, and Ben Wikler join Jacob Soboroff.

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Trump’s poll numbers plummet on economy and his war in Iran Jul 18, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s election attack threat looms over the midterms. Also, Trump absurdly claims the U.S. is “winning big in Iran.” Plus, relatives detail the violent past of the ICE agent in the Maine shooting. And The Washington Post reports the Reflecting Pool peeling is likely due to application flaws. Anderson Clayton, Bishop William J. Barber II, Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar, Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Chris Pappas, and Jarrett Ley join Jonathan Capehart.

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Lawrence: Trump’s ‘demented’ speech showed how ready he is to interfere in the election Jul 17, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump yells at Congress to pass a voter suppression bill. Also, Trump rehashes 2020 lies as his war in Iran drags on. And an Epstein survivor says meeting with Todd Blanche was “demoralizing.” Rep. Jim Himes, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Sen. Jon Ossoff, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Blanche confessed who he really serves when he said of Trump ‘I’m his lawyer’ Jul 16, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Senators press Todd Blanche on Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion settlement fund. Also, DNI nominee Jay Clayton refuses to say Joe Biden won the 2020 election. And Republicans are reportedly panicking about the U.S. Senate race in Ohio. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Andrew Weissmann, Sen. Mark Kelly, and Sherrod Brown join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Cowardly Susan Collins did nothing to protect Maine from Trump’s invasion forces Jul 15, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Maine Democrats criticize Sen. Susan Collins after a fatal ICE shooting. Also, Donald Trump drops the fantasy of charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Republicans are reportedly panicking about the U.S. Senate races in Iowa and Ohio. And a new housing law takes aim at corporate landlords. Rep. Chellie Pingree, Rep. Chris Deluzio, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Keisha Lance Bottoms join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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