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.
Tonight on The Last Word: In a big midterms boost to Democrats, the AP projects Virginia voters approved a redistricting map ahead of the 2026 midterms. And U.S. companies are owed over $160B in tariff refunds. Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. James Walkinshaw, and Rick Woldenberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump makes multiple conflicting remarks on the Iran war. And the Trump administration opens a tariff refund portal. Rep. Adam Smith and Neal Katyal join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Rep. Adam Smith says Iran has not agreed to Donald Trump’s claims. Also, Trump is grappling with potential midterm losses. Plus, Trump is checked again by the federal courts. And Pete Hegseth says members of the press are like “Pharisees” who tried to “destroy” Jesus. Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Greg Stanton, Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar, Barbara McQuade, and Richard Stengel join Jonathan Capehart.
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Tonight on The Last Word: RFK Jr. is slammed for his remark on "re-parenting" Black kids. Plus, Trump attacks as Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico surges in Texas. And new reporting is in on Trump's pardon of Ex-Honduran President. Michael Steele, James Talarico, and Ken Dilanian join Lawrence O'Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is no closer to ending his “war of choice” in Iran. Also, the Trump budget boosts defense spending and cuts programs. Plus, the Trump Justice Department moves to vacate 12 Capitol rioters’ convictions. And Democrats demand more Epstein files detail from the Trump Justice Department. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to end his “war of choice” in Iran. Also, the Cook Political Report shifts three key Senate races toward Democrats. Plus, The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump promises mass staff pardons before leaving office. And a new book details USAID dismantling under Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Sen. Mark Warner, fmr. Gov. Roy Cooper, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Nicholas Enrich join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s war in Iran drags on after J.D. Vance-led talks fail. Also, a record vote ends Viktor Orbán’s long hold on power in Hungary. And a federal judge rejects Trump’s lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over an Epstein letter. Amb. Wendy Sherman, Timothy Snyder, and Tim O’Brien join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Vice President Vance is headed to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran. Also, America’s NATO allies appear fed up with Trump. Plus, a Trump-won Iowa district is among the most competitive U.S. House races. U.S. consumer confidence hits a record low as prices climb. And the San Francisco Chronicle reports an ex-staffer accuses Eric Swalwell of sexual assault. Rep. Eugene Vindman, Amb. Michael McFaul, Iowa State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, Rohit Chopra, and Mychael Schnell join Jonathan Capehart.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump issues new threats on Iran after the ceasefire. Also, Melania Trump denies having any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. Plus, the Trump Justice Department probes January 6 Committee star witness Cassidy Hutchinson. And the Strait of Hormuz ship traffic remains stalled. Rep. Ro Khanna, Andrew Weissmann, and Amos Hochstein join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendment. Plus, Trump calls for historic defense spending and deep domestic cuts. And Democrats stack wins in Wisconsin ahead of the midterms. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Ben Wikler join Jonathan Capehart.
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump retreats from his threat to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Adam Smith, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Margaret Donovan join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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