Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to get 55% of the New Hampshire primary vote. Also, Florida Democrats flip a state House seat in a special election. Plus, a Washington, D.C. appeals court again rejects Trump’s gag order appeal. And

Liz Cheney: GOP can’t be counted on to ‘defend the Constitution’ if Jim Jordan is speaker

Oct 7th, 2023 42m 32s

Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans search for a new speaker after Kevin McCarthy’s removal. Also, a white supremacist group shows up to “protect” a Tennessee mayoral candidate. And as we mark banned book week, literacy advocate and actor LeV

Lawrence: In NY courtroom, Trump's now just another guy from Queens in trouble

Oct 3rd, 2023 41m 53s

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump appears in court for the New York fraud case. Also, Trump co-defendant Scott Hall pleads guilty in the Georgia case. Plus, Justice Clarence Thomas recuses himself as the Supreme Court refuses to hear John

'I will be fully cooperative': Cassidy Hutchinson on Trump prosecutions

1 Sep 27th, 2023 47m 18s

Tonight on The Last Word: Former Trump White House aide and January 6th Committee star witness Cassidy Hutchinson joins Lawrence O’Donnell in New York to discuss her new memoir, “Enough,” the parallels of her January 6th testimony to the Waterg

Lawrence: It was a good day for Fani Willis and a bad day for two Trump co-defendants

1 Sep 7th, 2023 45m 29s

Tonight on The Last Word: Georgia prosecutors say the Trump trial could last four months. Also, District Attorney Fani Willis files a motion to keep the jurors’ names secret. Plus, Trump’s attorneys reportedly discuss his possible reaction to a

Lawrence: Trump co-defendant Eastman lied on television about GA indictment

Aug 31st, 2023 41m 42s

Tonight on The Last Word: Trump co-defendant John Eastman comments on the Georgia case. Also, Special Counsel Jack Smith raises concerns over the legal representation of Trump’s co-defendants. And Tennessee GOP lawmakers vote to “silence” State

More details of Republicans’ alleged role in plan to steal election

Dec 17th, 2021 42m 55s

Tonight on the Last Word: The January 6th Select Committee subpoenas the author of a detailed plan to overturn the 2020 election. Also, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses the future of the Build Back Better bill. And Covid cases

Democrat flips a key seat in Alabama state house

29 days ago 45m 20s

Tonight on The Last Word: North Carolina emerges as a battleground state for Democrats. Also, the Supreme Court hears arguments on abortion pill access. Plus, Donald Trump endorses a $59.99 Bible as his legal bills grow. And the Israeli defense

Lawrence: Trump is Unindicted Coconspirator 1 in Arizona 'fake electors' indictment

5 hours ago 42m 37s

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

Lawrence: Stormy Daniels has humiliated Donald Trump again

1 day ago 45m 34s

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 Kl

'What have we done?': Lawrence examines shocking Trump evidence revealed in trial

2 days ago 45m 23s

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

5 days ago 45m 42s

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

Lawrence: Gagged Trump's jury pool attacks are a big problem for his lawyers

6 days ago 57m 59s

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,

'A clear violation': Gagged Trump posts FOX lie about criminal case jury pool

7 days ago 43m 8s

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 Ho

Lawrence: Criminal defendant Trump makes history in sleeping court room portrait

8 days ago 45m 51s

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 fo

Lawrence: Trump wants a big protest outside his trial. Instead he got babies napping.

9 days ago 43m 22s

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 Kla

Trump trial begins Monday after multiple delay tactics

12 days ago 46m 6s

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 deadl

Lawrence: Trump's face lies to you without saying a word

13 days ago 41m 52s

Tonight on The Last Word: Jury selection begins on Monday for Donald Trump’s first criminal trial. Also, Trump and Republicans deflect on abortion after the Arizona ruling. Plus, President Biden announces a new student loan relief plan and a ne

Lawrence: SCOTUS justices of 3 GOP presidents ended Roe. ‘Your vote lives after you.’

14 days ago 42m 32s

Tonight on The Last Word: Three Republican presidents led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Also, historians publish an amicus brief rejecting Donald Trump’s immunity claim. Plus, a judge denies Trump’s third attempt this week to stop his firs

Lawrence: Arizona’s abortion ban is exactly what Trump wanted

15 days ago 42m 27s

Tonight on The Last Word: The Arizona Supreme Court rules a near-total abortion ban from 1864 is enforceable. Also, a judge denies Donald Trump’s efforts to stop his criminal trial. And Sen. Chuck Schumer calls on Speaker Johnson to bring the U

Lawrence: The Trump official position on abortion is just a ‘political calculation’

16 days ago 45m 53s

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is “proud” of his role in overturning Roe v. Wade. Also, Jack Smith urges the Supreme Court to reject Trump’s immunity claims. And global protests erupt as the Gaza war hits the half-year mark. Sen. Amy Kl

NATO seeks to ‘Trump-proof’ Ukraine aid with $100B fund

19 days ago 41m 17s

Tonight on The Last Word: House Republicans continue to hold up Ukraine aid. Also, Donald Trump ramps up anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of November. Plus, the economy adds 303,000 jobs in March. And the No Labels group ends its push to find a pr

Lawrence: Jack Smith just legally cornered Trump's favorite judge

20 days ago 47m 3s

Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department spars with the Trump-appointed judge in the classified documents case. Also, Simon Rosenberg says Democrats can win in 2024. Plus, President Biden plans to meet with the families of the Baltimore

Ali Velshi: Violence is who Donald Trump is. But he can be stopped.

21 days ago 44m 21s

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump has a long history of using violent rhetoric. Also, Jack Smith signals a willingness to ask the 11th Circuit to intervene in the Trump classified documents case. Plus, Trump Media loses billions as its sto

Gov. Whitmer: ‘We’re all at risk’ in upcoming election

22 days ago 42m 18s

Tonight on The Last Word: A Michigan bill strengthens IVF and surrogacy protections. Also, Biden and Trump have won their respective primaries in Wisconsin, NBC News protects. Plus, President Biden is “outraged” by the killing of aid workers in