The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Iran war is causing rising gas prices and fertilizer costs. Also, Trump is focused on vanity projects during the Iran war. Plus, nearly 40 million Americans are under a heat advisory on the first day of spring. And Democrats look to flip a local House seat in Trump’s Palm Beach County district. Rep. Eugene Vindman, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Michael Mann, and Emil...

Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump administration is pressed on its claim of Iran’s “imminent threat.” Also, Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney faces the House Oversight Committee. Plus, James Comey is subpoenaed in a Trump Justice Department probe. And Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins the Illinois Democratic Senate primary. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Rep. Ro Khanna, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Lt. Gov. Juliana St...

Tonight on The Last Word: Top Trump officials evade accountability during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing. Also, Sen. Rand Paul questions Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s “anger issues” in a confirmation hearing. Plus, Democrats claim Attorney General Pam Bondi is trying to avoid a subpoena. And a new MS NOW series exposes the impact of Donald Trump's pardons and commutations. Sen. Tammy Duckworth,...

Tonight on The Last Word: U.S. allies stand up to Donald Trump as the war with Iran escalates. Also, the New York Times reports Jared Kushner is soliciting $5 billion for his private firm while working as Trump's Mideast envoy. Plus, Attorney General Pam Bondi is subpoenaed over the Justice Department’s Epstein files release. And Senate Republicans don't appear to have the votes for Trump's electi...

Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump administration faces criticism over its Iran military strategy. Also, Donald Trump posts a late-night rant on the federal judiciary. And the U.S. prepares to refund billions of illegal Trump tariffs. Rep. Adam Smith, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Neal Katyal join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Prem...

Tonight On The Last Word: Six U.S. Service members have been killed in a crash over Iraq. Plus, a judge blocks DOJ subpoenas of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Also, an ex-DOGE staffer can't find the words to define "DEI" in new deposition footage. And Democratic momentum builds heading into November midterms. Rep. Eugene Vindman, Robert Reich, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Skye Perryman, and Rep....

Tonight on The Last Word: Iran’s new leader vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Also, Donald Trump suggests high oil prices are a positive. Plus, the DHS shutdown strains TSA staffing at airports nationwide. And the Senate passes a bipartisan housing affordability bill. Sen.  Gary Peters, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Sen. Adam Schiff join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS po...

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats demand answers from Pete Hegseth on the Iran school attack. Also, the Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff. Plus, Epstein accountant Richard Kahn testifies to Congress. And Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says the Justice Department and the FBI must retain records on the Epstein files. Rep. Adam Smith, Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Ro Kha...

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats excoriate Donald Trump for shifting reasons on the Iran war. Also, MS NOW reports the FBI is losing national security experts in droves. Plus, the FBI subpoenas records from the 2020 election in Arizona. And small businesses sue Trump over his latest global tariffs. Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Alex Padilla, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, and Rick Woldenberg...

Tonight on The Last Word: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global oil markets. Also, the Trump Justice Department’s newly released Epstein files reveal at least 21 names of known or suspected survivors. And Trump taps Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Garrett Graff join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show...

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump lashes out and calls a question about the Iran war “stupid.” Also, legal experts say Trump’s war on Iran is illegal. Plus, the new jobs report shows the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs while the unemployment rate continues to rise. And Democrat Jamie Ager looks to flip a western North Carolina House seat. Timothy Snyder, J. Michael Luttig, Heather Long, and Jamie Ager...

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. Also, House Republicans reject the bipartisan effort to stop Trump’s war in Iran. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blames the press for the coverage of U.S. solider deaths. And the Iran war is reportedly costing the U.S. one billion dollars a day. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Ro Khanna, Tom Ni...

Tonight on The Last Word: The name of the fifth U.S. soldier killed in Donald Trump’s Iran war is released. Also, Secretary Kristi Noem faces calls to resign during a Senate hearing. Plus, Noem refuses to apologize for her claim that Alex Pretti and Renee Good were “domestic terrorists.” And Attorney General Pam Bondi is subpoenaed over the Justice Department’s release of the Epstein files. Sen. M...

Rachel Maddow and her MS NOW colleagues track the primary election returns in Texas and North Carolina, with Ali Velshi offering special statistical insights from the big board as one of the most closely watched elections, the Democratic Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico mired in legal complications after polling place confusion in Dallas.   The panel and special guests of...

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Iran war spreads with strikes across the Middle East. Also, the House Oversight Committee releases video of the Clinton depositions in the Epstein investigation. And Trump’s war in Iran now looms over Tuesday primaries. Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Adam Smith, Amb. Wendy Sherman, Rep. Ro Khanna, and TX Rep. James Talarico join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this...

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats call for Donald Trump to testify in the Epstein investigation. Also, Democratic turnout in Texas is breaking records. Plus, Trump’s mixed messages on Iran rattle allies. And Trump’s immigration crackdown is causing “medical crises.” Rep. Ro Khanna, Kendall Scudder, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Dr. Vin Gupta join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS...

Tonight on The Last Word: Hillary Clinton testifies “I never knew Jeffrey Epstein." Also, ICE and the CBP reportedly spent $144 million on weapons and munitions. Plus, the Justice Department says it’s reviewing if Epstein documents were improperly withheld. And a new television series, “The Gray House," tells a Civil War resistance story. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Sen. Adam Schiff, Andrew Weissmann,...

Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department withheld Epstein documents including some relating to Donald Trump. Also, Democrats demand the Justice Department investigate Attorney General Pam Bondi for potentially lying to Congress. Plus, a teen who spent six days in an ICE facility is targeted by the Department of Homeland Security. And Donald Trump proposes replacing income tax with tariffs....

Listen to MS NOW’s Special Coverage of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address. During his speech, Trump touted the ending of DEI policies nationwide, railed against the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, and attacked the Somali community of Minnesota. Hear Rachel Maddow, Nicolle Wallace, Chris Hayes, and more react to Trump’s remarks, along with the Democratic response from Virginia Governo...

Tonight on The Last Word: Trump threatens higher tariffs after Supreme Court loss. Plus, Epstein survivors demand that the Trump DOJ release the remaining Epstein files. Also, Trump threatens military action against Iran. And a new GOP voting bill could disenfranchise millions of voters. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Jess Michaels, Rep. James Walkinshaw, Rep. Adam Smith, and Norm Ornstein join Lawrence O'...

Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court rules most of Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal. Also, the U.S. edges closer towards military action against Iran. And Republicans attempt to overhaul voting ahead of midterms. Neal Katyal, Rick Woldenberg, Laurence Tribe, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without a...

Tonight on The Last Word: The UK’s ousted Prince Andrew is arrested over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Also, the House Oversight Committee release Leslie Wexner’s deposition on Epstein. Plus, families in Trinidad sue the U.S. over deadly boat strikes. And Donald Trump erroneously claims he’s “won affordability.” Rep. Robert Garcia, Jeffrey Stein, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell. To l...

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats question Leslie Wexner on ties to Jeffrey Epstein in a deposition. Also, the FBI refuses to share shooting evidence with Minnesota investigators. Plus, former President Obama praises the resilient spirit of Minneapolis. And Axios reports Secretary Marco Rubio is holding secret talks with Raúl Castro’s grandson. Rep. Ro Khanna, Mary Moriarty, Michele Norris, and...

Tonight on The Last Word: Texas Rep. James Talarico reacts after Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled his interview. Also, Minnesota lawmakers prep for a federal clash on immigration. And public defenders are standing up to the Trump administration. Texas Rep. James Talarico, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Emily Galvin Almanza join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads,...

Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump Justice Department claims “all” Epstein files have been released. Also, Attorney General Pam Bondi is accused of violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act. And Minnesota officials say the FBI is not sharing Alex Pretti shooting evidence. Rep. Ro Khanna and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign...