The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

By Lawrence O'Donnell, MSNBC

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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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GOP push extremist abortion...

12.09.2023

Tonight on The Last Word: An Ohio ballot measure protecting abortions is now in effect. Also, a federal appeals court upholds a narrower version of the Trump gag order in Jack Smith’s 2020 election case. Plus, the U.S. economy adds ...

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell episodes:

12.09.2023 GOP push extremist abortion bans despite unpopularity Tonight on The Last Word: An Ohio ballot measure protecting abortions is now in effect. Also, a federal appeals court upholds a narrower version of the Trump gag order in Jack Smith’s 2020 election case. Plus, the U.S. economy adds ...
12.08.2023 Lawrence: Appeals courts don’t know how to handle Trump Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump tells the court he intends to appeal the immunity denial. Also, President Biden focuses on the threat Trump poses if he’s reelected. And a teacher in Malawi inspires students to study hard to ...
12.07.2023 Cassidy Hutchinson: A vote for Donald Trump is a vote for a fascist government Tonight on The Last Word: Liz Cheney’s book reveals new details about January 6. Also, Cheney’s book details the “courage” of Cassidy Hutchinson. And Republicans block an assault weapons ban in the Senate. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Cassidy Hutchinson ...
12.06.2023 Lawrence: Speaker Johnson is trying to stop DOJ from charging Trump rioters Tonight on The Last Word: Speaker Mike Johnson describes the “slow process” to blur January 6 riot videos before releasing them. Also, Sen. Tommy Tuberville ends his monthslong block of most military promotions. And Nelson Mandela’s grandson reflects on his ...
12.05.2023 Liz Cheney: Trump is dangerous threat to democracy Tonight on The Last Word: Former Rep. Liz Cheney warns against reelecting Donald Trump. Also, the Trump gag order remains in place after his lawyers’ blunder. Plus, Trump loses two major January 6 legal battles. And Vice President Harris says ...
12.02.2023 Judge Chutkan: Trump not immune from Jan. 6 prosecution Tonight on The Last Word: A Washington, D.C. judge rejects Donald Trump’s “presidential immunity” claim. Also, a Trump attorney argues Trump might not be able to be tried in Georgia until 2029. Plus, the House expels indicted GOP Rep. George ...
12.01.2023 Lawrence: Trump co-defendant Jeffrey Clark chose to communicate with me today Tonight on The Last Word: A court document reveals a Trump co-defendant’s private comments. Also, Democrats tout the Biden agenda in swing states ahead of 2024. Plus, the lies of George Santos were attacked on the House floor by other ...
11.30.2023 Lawrence: Media still not ready to cover Trump after years of his lies Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump attacks MSNBC in a late night social media post. Also, Trump reportedly ignored his attorney’s warnings to comply with the classified documents probe subpoena. Plus, Senate Democrats plan to vote on the subpoenas ...
11.29.2023 Lawrence: Liz Cheney’s new book reveals what a potential witness might tell Jack Smith Tonight on The Last Word: A new report details what Mike Pence told Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team about interactions with Donald Trump before January 6. Also, Rep. George Santos could face a House expulsion vote this week. Plus, SAG-AFTRA ...
11.28.2023 Lawrence: Donald Trump needs the people making death threats to judges Tonight on The Last Word: Special Counsel Jack Smith cites threats to the New York Trump judge in an appeal over the gag order in the 2020 election case. Also, new details emerge about Trump’s last minute pardons. Plus, 11 ...
11.23.2023 Biden campaign warns voters of risk of second Trump term Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s rhetoric and policies echo authoritarian leaders. Also, Vladimir Putin faces western leaders’ criticisms at the Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit. Plus, a new documentary reflects on the power of Black voters. Israel says the ...
11.22.2023 NBC News: Israeli cabinet approves hostages swap deal Tonight on The Last Word: New details about Pres. Biden’s role in the hostage deal. Also, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis argues to revoke a Trump co-defendant’s bail. Plus, Defense Secretary Austin travels to Kyiv to announce a $100M ...
11.21.2023 Federal appeals court hears Trump gag order arguments Tonight on The Last Word: A federal appeals court signals it could keep the Trump gag order in place for the 2020 election case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith. Also, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis proposes August 5 ...
11.18.2023 Velshi: Donald Trump is the greatest threat the world faces Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump remains the world’s biggest threat amid global chaos. Also, a Trump whistleblower announces his run for Congress. Plus, the UN Security Council calls for Gaza humanitarian pauses. And a new MSNBC documentary, “Periodical,” ...
11.17.2023 Lawrence: GOP condemning Rep. Santos don't fear him like they fear Trump Tonight on The Last Word: The House Ethics Committee releases a scathing report on Rep. George Santos. Also, Donald Trump’s hush money case is set to begin in March 2024. Plus, Judge Cannon denies Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request for ...
11.16.2023 Biden hails ‘constructive’ meeting with China’s Xi Jinping Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden announces major moves on fentanyl and military communications after meeting with China’s Xi Jinping. Also, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Plus, Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey is seeking a fourth term in the ...
11.15.2023 Lawrence: Fani Willis says she's aiming for 'top of the ladder' in GA Trump case Tonight on The Last Word: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis files for an emergency protective order after plea deal videos were leaked. Also, Special Counsel Jack Smith urges an appeals court to reinstate Donald Trump’s gag order. Plus, a ...
11.14.2023 Trump Georgia co-defendant plea deal videos leak Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump attacks Jack Smith and his family while the partial gag order on him is temporarily suspended. Also, the Supreme Court adopts a conduct code amid the ethics scandals. And Democrat Gabe Amo is ...
11.11.2023 Democrats win big in PA, VA, KY, & OH Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats and abortion rights win big in local elections. Also, parents help Democrats retake control of a Pennsylvania school board. Plus, the SAG-AFTRA board approves an historic deal to end the strike. And a judge ...
11.10.2023 Lawrence: Did Ivanka Trump lie with 'I don't recall' defense? Tonight on The Last Word: Ivanka Trump testifies in the New York civil fraud trial. Also, Trump’s lawyers argue that the appeals court should deny a partial gag order in Jack Smith’s DC federal prosecution of Trump. Plus, Democrats win ...
11.08.2023 NBC News projects Ohio votes yes on abortion rights Tonight on The Last Word: Abortion rights are expected to be a key issue in 2024. Also, Special Counsel Jack Smith responds to Donald Trump’s attempts to toss the 2020 case. Plus, the House votes to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida ...
11.07.2023 Lawrence: Trump incriminated himself and his children with one word on the stand Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump makes a crucial admission in the New York civil fraud trial. Also, Rachel Maddow discusses her new book, “Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism.” And Special Counsel Jack Smith rejects Trump’s efforts to ...
11.04.2023 Appeals court pauses Trump 2020 election case gag order Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump embraces the fringe in his 2024 presidential campaign. Also, Trump’s lawyers get a gag order in the New York fraud trial. Plus, the U.S. economy adds 150,000 jobs in October. Secretary Blinken raises ...
11.03.2023 Lawrence: D.C. trial jury selection process moves ahead despite Trump delay tactics Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump makes an appeal for an emergency stay on the Washington, D.C. gag order. Also, Eric and Donald Trump Jr. testify in the New York civil fraud trial. Plus, the House passes a bill ...
11.02.2023 Lawrence: Trump a no-show as Jr. testifies, but may show up for 'daddy's little girl' Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump Jr. testifies in the New York civil fraud trial. Also, a judge could delay Donald Trump’s classified documents trial. Plus, Maine gun laws come under scrutiny after the mass shooting. And evacuations from ...
11.01.2023 Lawrence: 'Terrorist' threatening DA Willis did so with Trump's implicit instructions Tonight on The Last Word: A federal judge reinstates the gag order on Donald Trump in the Washington, D.C. election case. Also, Israeli ground forces push deeper into Gaza. Plus, an election denier becomes the new GOP House speaker. And ...
10.31.2023 Judge reinstates gag order on Trump in DC election case Tonight on The Last Word: The trial for allowing Donald Trump on the 2024 Colorado ballot begins. Plus, Israeli forces are reportedly closing in on Gaza City. And House Republicans introduce a stand-alone Israel aid package separate from Ukraine aid. ...
10.28.2023 Maine Gov. Janet Mills: Shooting suspect Robert Card is dead Officials in Maine announced that the mass shooting suspect Robert Card has been found dead by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart is joined by Jonathan Dienst, Marissa Parra, Tom Winter, Frank Figliuzzi, Rep. Chellie Pingree, Carmen Best, ...
10.27.2023 Pentagon: U.S. military hit two facilities in eastern Syria by Iran in ‘self-defense strikes’ Tonight on The Last Word: Robert Card is named as a suspect in the Maine mass shooting. Also, the Pentagon says the strikes in Syria are “intended solely to protect and defend U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria.” And new ...
10.25.2023 Fmr. Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in Georgia election case Tonight on The Last Word, a former Trump attorney has pleaded guilty in the Georgia Election case. Trump was reportedly furious in court Tuesday listening to Michael Cohen’s testimony in the New York fraud trial. After three weeks, House Republicans ...
10.24.2023 Liz Cheney: Trump is ‘most dangerous threat’ to America Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump attacks Special Counsel Jack Smith after a judge pauses the gag order. Also, eight House Republican candidates join the speaker race. And a new aid convoy enters Gaza through the Rafah Border Crossing. ...
10.21.2023 GOP House flounders amid multiple world crises Tonight on The Last Word: House Republicans again fail to elect a speaker. Also, two American hostages are released by Hamas. Plus, Trump ally Kenneth Chesebro pleads guilty in the Georgia case. And a judge rules Donald Trump violated the ...
10.20.2023 Biden: ‘We’re facing an inflection point in history’ Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden speaks about the need to support Israel and Ukraine. And Trump co-defendant Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Georgia. Sen. Jacky Rosen, Rep. Daniel Goldman, Andrew Weissmann, Gwen Keyes and Timothy Snyder join Lawrence ...
10.19.2023 Biden on potential ground invasion of Gaza: U.S. & Israeli militaries discussing ‘alternatives’ Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden is set to deliver an Oval Office speech on Israel and Ukraine Thursday night. Also, Biden meets with the families of victims and hostages while visiting Israel. And 22 GOP members vote against ...
10.18.2023 Biden heads to Israel to meet with Netanyahu & Israeli officials Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden cancels his trip to Jordan to meet other leaders. Plus, hospital blasts in Gaza are estimated to have killed hundreds. Also, the House Speaker vote continues tomorrow after Jim Jordan loses his first ...
10.17.2023 Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday Tonight on The Last Word: The Washington Post reports U.S. officials waited to reveal President Biden’s visit until the Israeli prime minister committed to humanitarian aid for Gaza. Also, a federal judge puts a gag order on Donald Trump in ...
10.13.2023 Death tolls rise: 1,300+ in Israel & 1,500+ in Gaza Tonight on The Last Word: Secretary Blinken meets with Israeli officials and survivors. Also, the Israeli military says it’s preparing for a potential ground assault on Gaza. And the White House says 27 Americans have been killed in the Hamas ...
10.12.2023 Israeli jets strike hundreds of targets inside Gaza Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden says the U.S. is working on every aspect of the hostage crisis in the Israel-Hamas war. Also, Israel’s emergency government forms a “war cabinet.” And Israeli forces and tanks assemble along the border ...
10.11.2023 U.S. officials: 14 Americans killed in Israel-Hamas war Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden calls the Hamas attacks “pure unadulterated evil.” Also, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is expected to hold a hearing on an Israeli ambassador nominee next week. And Israel aid is jeopardized without a ...
10.10.2023 Officials: Nearly 1,600 killed in Israel-Gaza conflict Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden says the U.S. stands “shoulder-to-shoulder” with Israel. Also, Hezbollah and Israeli forces trade fire. And Hamas threatens to execute hostages if Israeli forces bomb civilian houses in Gaza. Matthew Miller, Ronen Bergman, Nicholas ...
10.07.2023 Liz Cheney: GOP can’t be counted on to ‘defend the Constitution’ if Jim Jordan is speaker Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans search for a new speaker after Kevin McCarthy’s removal. Also, a white supremacist group shows up to “protect” a Tennessee mayoral candidate. And as we mark banned book week, literacy advocate and actor LeVar ...
10.06.2023 Lawrence: Australian billionaire bought ‘exactly what he wanted’ from Trump Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump tries to dismiss or delay the cases against him. Also, Trump drops the $500M lawsuit against Michael Cohen. And Sean Penn’s documentary, “Superpower,” chronicles Ukraine’s fight for freedom. Barbara McQuade, Glenn Kirschner, Bradley ...
10.05.2023 Lawrence: New York judge proves gag orders can work on Trump Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump begs supporters for money as his legal bills pile up. Also, Republicans struggle to find a new House speaker. And The New York Times reports that a pedestrian was killed when struck by ...
10.04.2023 Lawrence: McCarthy removal shows GOP's uncontrollable hatred of government Tonight on The Last Word: The House votes to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker. Also, a New York judge issues a gag order after Donald Trump lies about a clerk. And President Biden assures his allies that Ukraine aid will ...
10.03.2023 Lawrence: In NY courtroom, Trump's now just another guy from Queens in trouble Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump appears in court for the New York fraud case. Also, Trump co-defendant Scott Hall pleads guilty in the Georgia case. Plus, Justice Clarence Thomas recuses himself as the Supreme Court refuses to hear ...
09.30.2023 House GOP careening U.S. toward government shutdown Tonight on The Last Word: A new Jack Smith filing cites a Trump social media post about Gen. Milley as potential witness intimidation. Also, New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking a $250M fine in the Trump fraud suit. ...
09.29.2023 Trump won’t try to move Georgia case to federal court Tonight on The Last Word: The hearing in Donald Trump’s New York civil case is set for Monday. Also, a looming shutdown threat hangs over the GOP-led House. And President Biden warns against the dangers of Trump Republicans. Plus, Sen. ...
09.28.2023 Lawrence: Judge Chutkan denies Trump’s request to remove her from Jack Smith’s 2020 election case Tonight on The Last Word: District Attorney Fani Willis responds to requests to dismiss the Georgia case. Also, a judge rules Donald Trump committed fraud for “decades.” And President Biden makes history by joining striking auto workers on the picket ...
09.27.2023 'I will be fully cooperative': Cassidy Hutchinson on Trump prosecutions Tonight on The Last Word: Former Trump White House aide and January 6th Committee star witness Cassidy Hutchinson joins Lawrence O’Donnell in New York to discuss her new memoir, “Enough,” the parallels of her January 6th testimony to the Watergate ...
09.26.2023 Cassidy Hutchinson speaks out on time in Trump admin. Tonight on The Last Word: Cassidy Hutchinson explains why she testified to the January 6 Committee. Also, Sen. Bob Menendez resists calls for his resignation. And Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee issues an order on juror protection. Rachel Maddow, Jen ...

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