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: Supreme Court justices can protect the Constitution or Trump
Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court hears arguments on Donald Trump’s immunity claim. Also, Democrats call on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from January 6-related cases. And prosecutors say Trump keeps breaking his gag order. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Laurence Tribe, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Adam Klasfeld join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Lawrence: Trump is Unindicted Coconspirator 1 in Arizona 'fake electors' indictment
Tonight on The Last Word: The Washington Post reports Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani are among the seven unnamed Trump aides charged in Arizona. Also, Donald Trump’s January 6 case is on hold as the Supreme Court weighs his immunity claim. And President Biden picks up another key union endorsement. Timothy Heaphy, Andrew Weissmann, and Jimmy Williams, Jr. join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Lawrence: Stormy Daniels has humiliated Donald Trump again
Tonight on The Last Word: Judge Merchan questions Donald Trump’s lawyer’s credibility. Also, ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker details Trump’s “catch and kill” deal. And President Biden makes an abortion rights campaign stop in Florida. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren join Lawrence O’Donnell.
'What have we done?': Lawrence examines shocking Trump evidence revealed in trial
Tonight on The Last Word: Opening statements were delivered in Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial. And Mary Trump reacts to her uncle’s criminal trial. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Melissa Murray, and Mary Trump join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Full Trump jury seated, opening statements on Monday
Tonight on The Last Word: Prosecutors choose to not reveal the full witness list in Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Also, President Biden hits the campaign trail while Trump stands trial. Plus, House Democrats help advance a critical foreign aid package. And reproductive rights are expected on the ballot on Florida, Arizona, and Nevada. Joyce Vance, Adam Klasfeld, Jennifer Rubin, Michael Beschloss, Timothy Snyder, and Mini Timmaraju join Jonathan Capehart.
episode 2: Lawrence: Gagged Trump's jury pool attacks are a big problem for his lawyers
Tonight on The Last Word: 12 jurors and one alternate are seated in Donald Trump’s criminal trial. And NBC News reports a source confirms Israel carried out an operation inside Iran. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Courtney Kube, Ben Rhodes, and Mike Memoli join Lawrence O’Donnell.
episode 1: 'A clear violation': Gagged Trump posts FOX lie about criminal case jury pool
Tonight on The Last Word: Trump reposts a claim by a FOX host about the jury pool in his New York criminal trial. Also, Trump defends his $175m bond in his New York civil fraud case. And, Senate Democrats end the Republicans' push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Plus, Arizona Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake says her state's abortion ban is no big deal because "you can drive three hours that way." Andrew Weissmann, Adam Pollock, Rep...
Lawrence: Criminal defendant Trump makes history in sleeping court room portrait
Tonight on The Last Word: The first seven jurors are seated in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Also, the Supreme Court hears a case that may impact Trump’s January 6 charges. And President Biden visits his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania for a campaign stop. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Katie Porter, Neal Katyal, and Mayor Paige Cognetti join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Lawrence: Trump wants a big protest outside his trial. Instead he got babies napping.
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump becomes the first former president to go on trial. Also, Trump’s financial woes grow as the New York criminal trial begins. And Vice President Harris hits the GOP on reproductive rights in Nevada. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Tim O’Brien, and Simon Rosenberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Trump trial begins Monday after multiple delay tactics
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump and Speaker Johnson falsely tie border security to voting. Also, Vice President Harris slams the Arizona abortion ban. Plus, Tennessee Senate Republicans advance a bill to arm teachers a year after a deadly Nashville school shooting. And President Biden is using his cash advantage to target key voting blocs. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Perry Stein, Bradley Moss, AZ state Sen. Eva Burch, Beth Gebhard, and TN state Rep. Justin J. Pearson join Katie Phang.