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,’ ...
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats close the margin in the House with one race still uncalled. Also, 21 state have laws in effect that ban abortion. Plus, conflict of interest concerns grow over the Donald Trump and Elon Musk alliance. And farming groups brace for impact after Trump’s threats of mass deportation. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Dr. Lipi Roy, Stephania Taladrid, Mike Masnick, and Rep. Robert Garcia join Jonathan Capehart.
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Lawrence: Biden says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is proof 'peace is possible'
Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden announces an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal. Also, Biden’s infrastructure bill continues to spur investment. And a filmmaker documents the process of donating one of her kidneys to a stranger in a new film called, “Confessions of a Good Samaritan.” Amos Hochstein, Tom Friedman, Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, and Penny Lane join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: Everyone arrested for assaulting law enforcement on Jan. 6 was assaulting them for Trump
Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department moves to dismiss both federal cases against Donald Trump. Also, Jack Smith is pursuing the prosecution of Trump’s classified documents case co-defendants. And ProPublica reports that a third Texas woman has died under the state’s abortion ban. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Laurence Tribe, and Dr. Austin Dennard join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Failed Gaetz nomination reveals limits on Trump’s power
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks are facing multiple controversies. Also, Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth questions the established “rules of war.” Plus, Trump’s win throws the U.S. support of Ukraine into question. And Democrats retain a one-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Gregory Meeks, Janai Nelson, Mikhail Zygar, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Pennsylvania State Rep. Joanna McClinton join Jonathan Capehart.
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Lawrence: Republican senators say ‘hell no’ to Musk and Trump
Tonight on The Last Word: Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump’s attorney general pick. Also, the House Ethics Committee is expected to meet again on December 5. And the youngest member of Congress is elected to House Democratic Leadership. Sen.-elect Adam Schiff, Joel Leppard, Rep. Steve Cohen, and Rep. Maxwell Frost join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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.