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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05.15.2021

Tonight on the Last Word: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discusses the Republican effort to make it harder to vote. Also, new Covid breakthrough cases emerge one day after the CDC lifts the mask mandate for vaccinated Americans. Plus, ...

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05.15.2021 360+ voter suppression bills introduced nationwide Tonight on the Last Word: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discusses the Republican effort to make it harder to vote. Also, new Covid breakthrough cases emerge one day after the CDC lifts the mask mandate for vaccinated Americans. Plus, ...
05.14.2021 Joe Biden: ‘Today is a great day for America’ Tonight on the Last Word: The CDC announces that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in most places. Also, President Biden tells GOP senators his “red line” is inaction on the infrastructure bill. Plus, legal jeopardy increases ...
05.13.2021 Vaccinating America: An MSNBC Town Hall Lawrence O’Donnell sits down with President Biden for an exclusive interview about how to get every American vaccinated. Plus, Lawrence and Telemundo’s Vanessa Hauc moderate a panel consisting of members of Biden’s coronavirus team in front of a live studio ...
05.12.2021 GOP Rep. Cheney: ‘Our election was not stolen’ Tonight on the Last Word: Senate Democrats move to advance their election reform bill. Also, divisions among House Republicans grow ahead of a vote to oust Liz Cheney from her leadership position. Plus, Republicans have enacted voter restrictions in 12 ...
05.11.2021 ‘Seize the future’: McCarthy only cares about winning Tonight on the Last Word: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calls for a vote to oust Liz Cheney. Also, a new Republican-backed Georgia law benefits high-dollar donors. Plus, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs raises concerns over vote counting errors ...
05.08.2021 Ex-Officers indicted on federal civil rights charges for murder of George Floyd Tonight on the Last Word: The Justice Department acts to right racial injustices. Also, President Biden stresses the need to pass the infrastructure plan to create jobs and help families return to work. Plus, Republicans tout the Covid relief bill ...
05.07.2021 Sen. McConnell: ‘100 percent’ focused on opposing Biden agenda Tonight on the Last Word: Republicans struggle to oppose President Biden’s infrastructure plans. Also, Texas becomes the latest state to advance a voter suppression bill. Plus, federal and state officials sound the alarm about the legitimacy and legality of the ...
05.06.2021 Judge rebukes Barr; Giuliani asks for Trump money Tonight on the Last Word: A federal judge rebukes Bill Barr for misleading Congress and the public about evidence in the Mueller report. Also, top Republicans refuse to denounce Trump’s election lies. Plus, the majority of voters support raising taxes ...
05.05.2021 Warren persists: Fighting for wealth tax she proposed on campaign on Senate Finance Cmte. Tonight on the Last Word: Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks to Lawrence about her new book, “Persist,” and reflects on her presidential ambitions and agenda. Also, the Biden administration is reuniting families that were separated by Donald Trump. Plus, the Georgia ...
05.04.2021 NY man found guilty of threatening members of Congress after Jan. 6 Tonight on the Last Word: A Trump supporter faces up to 10 years in prison for threatening members of Congress after the Jan. 6 insurrection. Also, Republicans lie about tax increases. Plus, Democrats stick together with slim House and Senate ...
05.01.2021 Poll: 52% approve of President Biden’s handling of economy Tonight on the Last Word: President Biden’s plans ensure an inclusive economy. Also, Republicans obstruct Biden’s agenda while focusing on culture wars and voter suppression. Plus, the Associated Press reports that the Trump Justice Department considered a Rudy Giuliani raid ...
04.30.2021 The Biden-Harris administration’s remarkable first 100 days Tonight on the Last Word: White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain talks to Lawrence about the Biden agenda. Also, the Washington Post reports that the FBI warned Rudy Giuliani about the Russian disinformation campaign targeting Joe Biden in 2019. ...
04.28.2021 Chauvin sentencing rescheduled for June 25 Tonight on the Last Word: Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher, the lead prosecutors of the Derek Chauvin trial, talk to Lawrence about the guilty verdict and the impact of key witnesses. Also, the FBI opens a civil rights probe into ...
04.27.2021 New census: Texas will gain two House seats Tonight on the Last Word: Beto O’Rourke talks to Lawrence about Texas Republican efforts to suppress voting rights. Also, law enforcement prepares for protests over the police shooting of Andrew Brown. Plus, Sen. Amy Klobuchar unveils sweeping reforms to enforce ...
04.24.2021 What’s next for police reform after Chauvin conviction Tonight on the Last Word: Bipartisan talks are underway for the Senate police reform bill. Also, universal basic income gains momentum amid the pandemic. Plus, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson finds Republicans targeting similar voting rights across the country. ...
04.23.2021 Funeral of Daunte Wright comes days after Chauvin guilty verdict Tonight on the Last Word: An alternate juror in the Derek Chauvin trial says the medical expert testimony convinced her of Chauvin’s guilt. Also, Republicans unveil a $568 billion counteroffer to President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan. Plus, protesters across ...
04.22.2021 3 ex-officers at Floyd murder scene to be tried in August Tonight on the Last Word: Attorney General Merrick Garland opens an investigation into Minneapolis Police Department practices. Also, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation begins looking into the fatal police shooting of a 16-year-old girl in Columbus. Plus, the Biden ...
04.21.2021 Dereck Chauvin found guilty of murdering George Floyd Tonight on the Last Word: Dereck Chauvin is convicted of all counts of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd’s death. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talks to Lawrence about the work that still needs to be done. Joy Reid joins Lawrence ...
04.20.2021 Prosecutor: ‘No excuse’ for Chauvin’s deadly force Tonight on the Last Word: The Derek Chauvin jury concludes the first day of deliberations. Also, Judge LaJune Lange talks to Lawrence about the Chauvin trial and what to expect in jury deliberations. Plus, former Vice President Walter Mondale has ...
04.17.2021 400+ arrested in sweeping Jan. 6th investigation Tonight on the Last Word: Republicans step up voter suppression efforts after the “big lie” about the 2020 election and the Capitol riot. Also, Florida House Republicans are pushing a bill to ban trans athletes from participating in girls’ or ...
04.16.2021 Day 14: Defense rests without Derek Chauvin’s testimony Tonight on the Last Word: The Derek Chauvin jury will hear closing arguments Monday. Also, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff talks to Lawrence about President Biden’s new sanctions on Russia for interference in U.S. elections. Plus, House Minority Leader ...
04.15.2021 Wright family attorney on manslaughter charge against officer: ‘This was no accident’ Tonight on the Last Word: The officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright is released from jail after being charged with manslaughter. Also, the prosecution highlights inconsistencies in the Derek Chauvin defense team’s expert medical witness. Plus, President Biden declares ...
04.14.2021 Police chief and officer who shot Daunte Wright resign Tonight on the Last Word: The Brooklyn Center mayor calls on the Minnesota attorney general to investigate the shooting of Daunte Wright. Also, the Derek Chauvin defense team tries to put George Floyd on trial. Plus, the families of George ...
04.13.2021 Autopsy: Daunte Wright’s death was homicide by gunshot wound to the chest Tonight on the Last Word: Hundreds protest after the police killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in a traffic stop last night. Also, a use-of-force expert testifies that “no reasonable officer” would find Derek Chauvin’s actions appropriate. And an Army lieutenant ...
04.10.2021 Medical examiner reaffirms Floyd’s death was a homicide Tonight on the Last Word: How the Chauvin trial is bearing witness to George Floyd’s death. Also, the House Ethics Committee opens an investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz. Plus, Rep. Debbie Dingell talks to Ali about President Biden’s infrastructure plans ...
04.09.2021 Pulminologist Dr. Martin Tobin delivers stunning medical testimony on day 9 of Chauvin trial Tonight on The Last Word: The trial of Derek Chauvin continued today as Dr. Martin Tobin directly tied George Floyd’s death to Officer Chauvin essentially shutting down Floyd’s left lung, pointing out that the amount of time from when George ...
04.08.2021 Democrats fight back against dozens of GOP bills aimed at restricting voting access in Texas Tonight on the Last Word: Beto O’Rourke and Julián Castro call on companies to stand up against Texas Republican voter suppression bills. Also, a use-of-force expert testifies that Derek Chauvin used deadly force on George Floyd when no force was ...
04.07.2021 Expert testifies Chauvin’s use of force was ‘excessive’ Tonight on the Last Word: Prosecutors call on Minneapolis Police officers to testify in Derek Chauvin’s trial. Also, the Biden administration hits the milestone of 150 million COVID vaccine shots in arms. Plus, the New York Times reports that Rep. ...
04.06.2021 Chauvin trial continues with key testimony from Minneapolis police chief Tonight on The Last Word: The trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd continued today with Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo claiming that Chauvin’s choice of restraint against Floyd is in no way part ...
04.03.2021 One officer dead, one injured in attack at Capitol Tonight on the Last Word: A U.S. Capitol Police officer was killed after a man rammed his car into a security barricade outside the Capitol. Also, corporate America is waking up to the power of the voting rights movement. Plus, ...
04.02.2021 Girlfriend testifies about George Floyd’s personal life Tonight on the Last Word: A paramedic testifies George Floyd was dead upon arrival. Also, the New York Times reports that Rep. Matt Gaetz is under investigation for allegedly sending women money via cash apps after they were recruited online ...
04.01.2021 Biden: This will be ‘moment America won the future’ Tonight on the Last Word: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg talks to Lawrence about President Biden’s infrastructure plan. Also, Biden looks to make good on his campaign promise to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. Plus, two ...
03.31.2021 Teen who recorded George Floyd’s death gives emotional account Tonight on the Last Word: An off-duty firefighter testifies she begged officers to let her give George Floyd medical attention. Also, President Biden announces 11 diverse judicial nominees in an effort to reshape the courts. Plus, the New York Times ...
03.30.2021 Derek Chauvin murder trial begins as George Floyd’s death sparks police reform measures Tonight on the Last Word: New York City ends qualified immunity for police officers in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Also, federal prosecutors say a Capitol riot suspect threatened to kill a Capitol police officer after Jan. 6. Plus, ...
03.27.2021 GOP voter suppression legislation threatens U.S. democracy Tonight on the Last Word: Michigan Republicans plot to bypass the Democratic governor to change voting laws. Also, demographic shifts are turning Georgia blue despite new voter suppression efforts. Plus, repeated lies about election machines lead to defamation suits. A ...
03.26.2021 GOP voter suppression bill in Georgia now law after Biden calls effort ‘sick’ Tonight on the Last Word: President Biden talks voting rights, the filibuster, the southern border and foreign policy in his first White House press conference. Also, the Republican Georgia governor signs voting restrictions into law. Plus, President Biden sets a ...
03.25.2021 Pres. Biden calls for tighter gun control: ‘We have to act’ Tonight on the Last Word: Republicans downplay the need for stricter gun control laws. Also, new videos obtained by the New York Times show Officer Sicknick minutes before being attacked in the Capitol riots. Plus, Democrats move closer to changing ...
03.24.2021 Police: CO shooting suspect bought AR-15 style firearm last week Tonight on the Last Word: Police identify the 10 people killed in the Colorado grocery store mass shooting. Also, Republican senators defend the lack of action on the gun control crisis. Plus, the debate over the filibuster divides Congress. Lawrence ...
03.23.2021 Authorities: 10 people killed in Boulder shooting, including 1 police officer Tonight on the Last Word: Police give an update on a deadly shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado. Also, a former federal prosecutor who had led the investigation of the Capitol insurrection says the evidence likely supports sedition charges. ...
03.20.2021 Names of the remaining Atlanta shooting victims released Tonight on the Last Word: President Biden and Vice President Harris meet with Asian American community leaders in Atlanta following the deadly shootings. Also, Donald Trump’s former personal attorney meets with prosecutors for the eighth time. Plus, some Republicans are ...
03.19.2021 FBI releases new videos of Jan. 6 rioters attacking police Tonight on the Last Word: 12 House Republicans vote against awarding Congressional Gold Medals to Capitol police. Also, President Biden says the U.S. is on track to reach the 100M COVID vaccine “shots in arms” goal Friday. Plus, NBC News ...
03.18.2021 8 killed in Atlanta shootings, including women of Asian descent Tonight on the Last Word: Asian-American communities are on edge as hate crimes spike. Also, Sen. Jon Ossoff talks to Lawrence about combating violent domestic extremism and delivering COVID relief to Georgia. Plus, President Biden says attacks against Asian-Americans are ...
03.17.2021 Michigan A.G. charges man with terrorism for death threats against Biden, Pelosi and Whitmer Tonight on the Last Word: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel vows to prosecute “those who attempt to terrorize our state and federal leaders.” Also, President Biden and Vice-President Harris hit the road to talk about help for small businesses. Plus, ...
03.16.2021 Two men charged with assaulting officer who died after riot Tonight on the Last Word: The two men who were arrested for assaulting Officer Sicknick face nine charges. Also, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney talks to Lawrence about how the COVID relief bill contains the biggest change to the Affordable Care ...
03.13.2021 GOP defends wealthiest as Democrats help poor, middle class Tonight on the Last Word: Republicans call for the repeal of the estate tax to help rich Americans. Also, Arizona Republicans have put forward more than 20 voter suppression bills. Plus, Manhattan prosecutors scrutinize Donald Trump’s financial records. The majority ...
03.12.2021 Pres. Biden: All adults to be eligible for COVID vaccine by May 1 Tonight on the Last Word: President Biden gives his first primetime speech after signing the COVID relief bill. Also, Biden prepares to fill key federal judicial vacancies. Plus, the New York State Assembly begins an impeachment investigation against Gov. Andrew ...
03.11.2021 Congress passes COVID relief bill with no GOP votes Tonight on the Last Word: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer talks to Lawrence about the importance of President Biden’s COVID relief plan. Also, President Biden says the COVID relief bill is a “historic victory” for Americans. Donald Trump pressures another ...
03.10.2021 NYT: Call data connects Proud Boys to White House ahead of Jan. 6 Tonight on the Last Word: A Donald Trump appointee charged in the Capitol riot is ordered to remain in jail ahead of his trial. Also, lawsuits loom over Donald Trump’s post-presidency. Plus, the COVID relief bill would send nearly $170 ...
03.09.2021 CDC issues new recommendations for fully vaccinated people Tonight on the Last Word: The Senate sends the COVID relief bill back to the House for a final vote. Also, Sen. Manchin signals that he is open to filibuster reform. Plus, Donald Trump faces civil suits over his insurrection ...
03.06.2021 Senate leaders, Manchin reach deal on $1.9T COVID relief bill Tonight on the Last Word: Senate Democrats reach a deal on extending unemployment benefits in the COVID relief bill. Also, President Biden says the American Rescue Plan is “urgently needed.” Plus, Rep. Eric Swalwell sues Donald Trump and his associates ...

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