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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

By: Lawrence O'Donnell MS NOW
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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.MS NOW Politics & Government
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  • Lawrence: Trump's the first president in history to say he's 'too busy' to explain a war he's waging

    Lawrence: Trump's the first president in history to say he's 'too busy' to explain a war he's waging
    May 20 2026

    Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate advances a bill to limit Donald Trump’s Iran war powers. Also, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse slams Trump’s “cop beaters' slush fund.” And the Justice Department nixes audits for Trump, his family, and his businesses. Sen. Gary Peters, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Ali Velshi, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    43 mins
  • Lawrence: Today Trump said, 'I don't want to be stupid.' Too late, Donald. Too late.

    Lawrence: Today Trump said, 'I don't want to be stupid.' Too late, Donald. Too late.
    May 19 2026

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he called off new strikes on Iran. Also, Trump drops the IRS suit for his $1.776 billion fund to pay his allies. Plus, three are killed in a shooting at the San Diego Islamic Center. And Democrats warn of a new assault on voting rights. Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Ro Khanna, Rob D’Amico, and Rep. Terri Sewell join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    41 mins
  • Trump leaves China with no clarity on Iran or Taiwan

    Trump leaves China with no clarity on Iran or Taiwan
    May 16 2026

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump leaves China with no policy breakthroughs. Also, the German Chancellor warns of the “social climate” in the United States. Plus, the Trump world thrives as U.S. prices keep rising. And Trump uses the China trip to lobby for his ballroom. Chrystia Freeland, Robert Reich, and Rep. Maxwell Frost join Ali Velshi.

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    43 mins
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