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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Ali Velshi: Trump has conditioned Republicans to spread his American carnage
Tonight on The Last Word: A GOP-led House Oversight Committee hearing descends into chaos. Also, Donald Trump continues to spread lies about his criminal cases. Plus, Democrats call on Justice Alito to recuse himself from January 6 cases. And the Dow closes above 40,000 for the first time in history. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Stuart Stevens, Joyce Vance, Rep. Eric Swalwell, and Robert Reich join Ali Velshi.
Lawrence: Trump defense ‘has yet to say a single word’ about criminal charges against him
Tonight on The Last Word: Michael Cohen testifies for a third day in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Lawrence: Trump’s indictments will make debates with Biden 'theater of the absurd'
Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden and Donald Trump agree to debate in June and September. Also, Maryland Democrats back Angela Alsobrooks in the Senate race. Plus, Sen. Jon Tester vies for a fourth term in Montana. And Luke Russert discusses his book, “Look For Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself.” Andrew Weissmann, Simon Rosenberg, Angela Alsobrooks, and Sen. Jon Tester also join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Lawrence: Sleeping 'old man' Trump made trial look like it was in a nursing home
Tonight on The Last Word: Michael Cohen testifies for a second day in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Tim O’Brien join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Lawrence: ‘Michael Cohen on the witness stand is like Donald Trump in AA.’
Tonight on The Last Word: Michael Cohen testifies in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Trump trial day 15 testimony focuses on payments, phone records and social media posts
Tonight on The Last Word: NBC News reports Michael Cohen will testify in Donald Trump’s criminal trial on Monday. Also, Trump’s agenda for a second term threatens democracy. Plus, a State Department report finds Israel likely violated international law in Gaza. And Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fails to remove Speaker Johnson. Adam Klasfeld, Katie Phang, Timothy Snyder, Nick Kristof, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett join Ali Velshi.
Lawrence: Why Trump's lawyer called him the 'orange turd' during Stormy testimony
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is denied a mistrial after the Stormy Daniels testimony. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence.
VP Harris: Trump to blame for state-level abortion bans
Tonight on The Last Word: Abortion rights are front and center in the Biden campaign. Also, a Trump-picked judge indefinitely delays the Trump classified documents trial. Plus, Donald Trump stokes anti-immigrant fears with recent comments. And Ali Velshi discusses his new memoir, “Small Acts of Courage.” Michael Tyler, Glenn Kirschner, Bradley Moss, and Rep. Colin Allred also join Jonathan Capehart.
Lawrence: Trump lawyer admits Stormy testimony is extraordinarily damaging to Trump
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump loses his bid for mistrial after testimony from Stormy Daniels where she details their alleged 2006 sexual encounter. Plus, NYC Mayor Eric Adams says that authorities will “be ready” if Trump is ordered to jail. Lisa Rubin, Andrew Weissmann, and Adam Klasfeld join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Judge will impose jail time “if necessary” for Donald Trump
Tonight on The Last Word: Judge Merchan reprimands Trump over 10 gag order violations. Plus, Jen Psaki joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss working in the White House post-Trump. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Neal Katyal also join Lawrence O’Donnell.