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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 sued himself - and lost. Jul 14, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: A judge accuses Todd Blanche of giving “misleading” testimony. Also, a judge says Trump’s IRS suit was filed for “improper purpose.” And the Supreme Court decision on campaign finance could help Republicans in North Carolina. Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Roy Cooper join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Trump reiterates claim that U.S.-Iran ceasefire is ‘over' Jul 11, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump loses the bid to restore his name to the Kennedy Center. Also, Trump prioritizes an election power grab over a housing bill. Plus, a new report details the cost of Trump and Elon Musk’s agency layoffs. And Robert Reich says the NATO Summit exposed the real source of Trump’s power. Rep. Joyce Beatty, Rick Hasen, Doug Pasternak, and Robert Reich join Jonathan Capehart.

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Lawrence: Trump says 'I don't know' when asked about the war in Iran he started Jul 10, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to make a deal to end his war in Iran. Also, FBI Director Kash Patel is under scrutiny for his taxpayer-funded spending. Plus, a new poll shows Democrat Dr. Amy Acton tied with Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor’s race. And gas prices rise after Trump says the Iran ceasefire is “over.” John Kirby, Ken Dilanian, Dr. Amy Acton, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Graham Platner says he’s withdrawing, denies allegations Jul 09, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Maine Democrats can replace Graham Platner if he withdraws by July 13. And Donald Trump rants about the “Islamic Republic of Japan." Devon Murphy-Anderson, Rep. Chellie Pingree, and Rep. Madeleine Dean join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence on the lesson of the Platner campaign: Always wait for the vetting Jul 08, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s war in Iran flares up amid the NATO Summit in Turkey. Also, Democrats pull their endorsements of Graham Platner after a sexual assault claim. And Trump brags about dropping crypto investigations. Rep. Adam Smith, Jessica Mackler, Rep. Chellie Pingree, and Eric Lipton join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: JD Vance’s old accusation of Trump being ‘cultural heroin’ was on display this weekend Jul 07, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s latest pardons draw scrutiny from legal experts. Also, USAID cuts are linked to hundreds of thousands of deaths. Plus, Trump’s election lies are causing chaos across polls. And The Washington Post reports Trump’s ballroom cost has tripled this year. Andrew Weissmann, Amb. Samantha Power, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, and Sarah Blaskey join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Trump cannot survive a federal criminal justice system that works Jul 03, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Iowa Democrat Josh Turek runs for the open seat being vacated by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst. Also, Donald Trump has made $2.2 billion since his return to the White House. Plus, Eddie Glaude discusses how race shadows the United States’ 250th anniversary. And Trump’s disastrous management is on display everywhere. Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, Eric Lipton, and Eddie Glaude join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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U.S.-Iran talks in Qatar end without breakthrough Jul 02, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump takes his first flight on the Qatar-gifted Air Force One. Also, the Supreme Court allows unlimited party spending on candidates. And Justice Jackson calls for an “anticaste reset” in America. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Isabel Wilkerson join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Trump loses SCOTUS fight to end birthright citizenship Jul 01, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in a blow to Donald Trump. Also, Justice Jackson defends Reconstruction’s legacy. Plus, the Supreme Court loosens campaign finance laws ahead of midterms. Professor Laurence Tribe, Professor David Blight, and Sen. Cory Booker join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Secretary Rubio & envoy Witkoff brief Congress on Iran Jun 30, 2026

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump doubles down on voter-ID bill after his Supreme Court loss. Also, Black voters respond to Republican redistricting efforts. Plus, the Supreme Court will hear the Arizona proof-of-citizenship voting case. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress. And North Carolina Republicans override Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes on DEI bans. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Lisa Rubin, Rep. James Clyburn, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Rebecca Bennett, and Anderson Clayton join Jonathan Capehart.

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