Tonight on The Last Word: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says the GOP needs to cancel healthcare cuts. Also, prosecutors reportedly opposed charging James Comey in a memo to a Trump U.S. attorney, citing no probable cause. Plus, MSNBC reports the FBI recorded Trump border czar Tom Homan taking $50,000 from undercover agents last year. And an ad slams GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley over FEMA’s Hurricane Helene recovery in North Carolina. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Ken Dilanian, and fmr. Gov. Roy Cooper join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Tonight on The Last Word: Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats demand the Justice Department release the files in the Tom Homan FBI probe after the MSNBC report. Also, Donald Trump now claims to “understand” the Ukraine-Russia situation but has yet to offer any change in policy. And the Wall Street Journal asks a federal judge to dismiss Trump’s $10 billion Epstein lawsuit. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Timothy Snyder, and Barbara McQuade join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Tonight on The Last Word: Former Vice President Kamala Harris gives Rachel Maddow her first interview since the 2024 election. Also, U.K. charities remove Sarah Ferguson over a Jeffrey Epstein email. Plus, Alex Acosta faces questions over his Epstein “sweetheart deal.” And Tom Homan is probed for taking $50K from undercover FBI agents. Jen Psaki, Rep. Robert Garcia, and Ken Dilanian join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Tonight on The Last Word: The House Oversight Committee plans on releasing the transcript of the Alex Acosta interview. Also, Democrats criticize Donald Trump for attacks on free speech. Plus, Americans are losing trust in health agencies under Trump. And moderate Democrats are split on Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Lisa Rubin, Zack Beauchamp, Dr. Vin Gupta, and Basil Smikle join Ali Velshi.

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Tonight on The Last Word: Epstein survivors are “shocked” by Kash Patel’s testimony. Also, Donald Trump’s economy and tariffs are a top issue in the New Jersey governor’s race. And early voting begins Friday in the Virginia governor’s race. Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and fmr. Rep. Abigail Spanberger join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Tonight on The Last Word: The House Oversight Committee interrogates FBI Director Kash Patel on Jeffrey Epstein. Also, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says it’s “impossible” to say if Ghislaine Maxwell is credible. Plus, Treasury Secy. Scott Bessent reportedly made the very same mortgage loan pledges the Trump admin. has accused Fed Gov. Lisa Cook of making. And RFK Jr.’s competency as the HHS secretary is called into question. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Andrew Weissmann, and Sen. Ed Markey join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Tonight on The Last Word: An investigation by The New York Times finds connections between the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm and an agreement granting United Arab Emirates access to A.I. chips. Also, Kash Patel testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Plus, the House Oversight Committee release more Epstein documents. And Donald Trump files a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. Eric Lipton, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Tonight on The Last Word: New emails reveal the extent of the Jeffrey Epstein-Ghislaine Maxwell partnership. Also, a federal appeals court rules against Donald Trump in his effort to oust Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook ahead of its meeting this week. Plus, the CBO finds unemployment and inflation will be worse this year than projected. And a Los Angeles honor student talks to MSNBC after being deported to Guatemala with her mother. Jason Leopold, Andrew Weissmann, Sen. Jacky Rosen, and Jacob Soboroff join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Tonight on The Last Word: Lawmakers request more security after the Charlie Kirk killing. Also, NATO steps up its air defenses after Russian drones were shot down in Polish airspace. Plus, Donald Trump asks a federal appeals court to allow him to fire Lisa Cook ahead of Tuesday’s Federal Reserve meeting. And consumer prices rose at an annual rate of 2.9 percent in August. Marc Santia, Michael Feinberg, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (ret.), Barbara McQuade, and Betsey Stevenson join Ali Velshi.

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Tonight on The Last Word: Utah officials and the FBI take no questions from the media. And a 9/11 survivor leaves finance to become a nurse. Ken Dilanian, Andrew Weissmann, Jim Cavanaugh, Jay Gray, and Jocelyn Brooks join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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