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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.

The Last Word with 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.

    Closing arguments in Trump’s hush money trial Tuesday

    Closing arguments in Trump’s hush money trial Tuesday

    Tonight on The Last Word: Jack Smith urges Judge Cannon to modify the conditions of Donald Trump’s release in the classified documents case after his attacks on the FBI. Also, dozens are killed in the Rafah camp after an Israeli airstrike. Plus, President Biden honors U.S. troops as Trump attacks E. Jean Carroll and judges in a Memorial Day message. Vladimir Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine is now in its third year. Louisiana becomes the first state to classify abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances. A new book by Eddie Glaude, Jr. explores how ordinary Americans can help achieve a more perfect democracy. And Texas’ first openly LBGTQ+ state senator is running for reelection. Joyce Vance, Bradley Moss, Allie Raffa, Kelley Robinson, Rep. Barbara Lee, Amb. Michael McFaul, Glenn Kirschner, Ryan Reilly, Kaitlyn Joshua, Mini Timmaraju, Raf Sanchez, Eddie Glaude, and Texas Sen. Molly Cook join Katie Phang.

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Lawrence: If Alito were a congressman, he'd be heckling Biden with Marjorie Taylor Greene

    Lawrence: If Alito were a congressman, he'd be heckling Biden with Marjorie Taylor Greene

    Tonight on The Last Word: Chief Justice Roberts is urged to act amid new scandals. Also, Donald Trump lies about the FBI search in a new fundraising email. Plus, Democrats call for new Supreme Court ethics rules. And Rep. Jim McGovern is ruled out of order on the House floor for listing Trump’s legal cases. Laurence Tribe, Andrew Weissmann, and Jamelle Bouie join Lawrence O’Donnell.

    • 43 min
    Lawrence: Are Trump's donors really as stupid as Donald Trump believes they are?

    Lawrence: Are Trump's donors really as stupid as Donald Trump believes they are?

    Tonight on The Last Word: New details in the Trump classified documents case are revealed in unsealed court records. Also, GOP Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoes a bill on birth control access. Plus, The New York Times reports Justice Samuel Alito displayed two flags used by January 6 supporters. And Sen. Ted Cruz tries to court Democrats in a bid to win his reelection. Andrew Weissmann, Bradley Moss, Rep. Abigail Spanberger, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Colin Allred join Lawrence O’Donnell.

    • 43 min
    Lawrence: Trump lawyers put an uncouth buffoon on the stand to defend an uncouth buffoon

    Lawrence: Trump lawyers put an uncouth buffoon on the stand to defend an uncouth buffoon

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s defense rests its case after calling two witnesses. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

    • 41 min
    Lawrence: Trump defense's lone witness Robert Costello was 'utterly contemptuous'

    Lawrence: Trump defense's lone witness Robert Costello was 'utterly contemptuous'

    Tonight on The Last Word: The prosecution rests its case in Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Andrew Weissmann, Lisa Rubin, and Adam Klasfeld join Lawrence O’Donnell.

    • 42 min

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