The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell


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Trump & Musk sidelined as House passes spending bill
December 21, 2024

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to secure his debt ceiling demand. Also, Democrats bail out House Republicans ahead of the government shutdown. And Elon Musk is criticized for endorsing G

Lawrence: The weakness of Elon Musk and Donald Trump has now been fully exposed to the GOP
December 19, 2024

Tonight on The Last Word: A government shutdown looms as the Trump-Musk budget bill fails in the House. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Sen. Jeff Merkley. EJ Dionne, and Norm Ornstein join Lawrence ODonnell.

Lawrence: Trump has realized how Joe Biden boxed him in on the debt ceiling
December 18, 2024

Tonight on The Last Word: A government shutdown looms as Donald Trump tells Republicans to block a funding bill. Also, with a razor-thin majority, GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson still needs Democrats.

Lawrence: Trump pick Musk hasn't promised to stop drug use which violates his top security clearance
December 17, 2024

Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports several allied nations are concerned Elon Musk could share sensitive data. Also, GOP senators express concern over some Trump nominees. And Texas s

Lawrence: Trump will no doubt be taking credit for Biden’s economic policies
December 16, 2024

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump repeats the lie that Americans wont pay for tariffs. Also, some GOP senators wont say if they back Pete Hegseth. And the New York judge in Trumps hush money c

Trump fills administration with unqualified loyalists
December 13, 2024

Tonight on The Last Word: The latest on Trumps picks to serve in the next Administration. Plus, Republican power grabs in North Carolina. And a shocking stat about local news and voting for Trump in

Lawrence: There is only one word that matters in reports about the confirmation process, that word is ‘yes’
December 12, 2024

Tonight on The Last Word: Some Trump picks still dont have the votes to be confirmed. Plus, Democrats reject Trumps plan for more tax cuts for the rich. Also E.J Dionne and Jonathan Capehart join La

Lawrence: Christopher Wray decided to save Donald Trump from putting another lie in writing
December 11, 2024

Tonight on The Last Word: FBI Director Christopher Wray announces his plan to resign. Also, several Trump picks are facing tough confirmation hearings. And a gun violence vigil marks the 12-year remem

Lawrence: Biden’s legacy will be ‘paying dividends’ for decades to come
December 10, 2024

Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden lays out the economic legacy that Donald Trump will inherit. Also, Adam Schiff is sworn in as a U.S. senator on Monday by Vice President Harris. And Lisa Blun

Lawrence: Every Republican knows Trump pick Hegseth’s confirmation hearing would be a disaster
December 09, 2024

Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth is defiant despite his multiple controversies. Also, President Biden says the U.S. will support Syria and its neighbors. And Donald Trump lashes out at January 6