Épisodes

  • Rep. Khanna on Trump’s handling of Epstein files: ‘You can’t just ignore the law’
    Dec 31 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: The Epstein files play a key role in Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s falling out with Donald Trump. Also, the Supreme Court blocks the National Guard deployment to Chicago. Plus, the overall U.S. unemployment ticked up to 4.6%. And The Washington Post reports hundreds of North Carolina residents signed up for FEMA buyouts after Hurricane Helene, but none have been approved. Rep. Ro Khanna, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Barbara McQuade, Jared Bernstein, and fmr. Gov. Roy Cooper join Ali Velshi.

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    42 min
  • Lawrence: Trump was flying with Epstein around the time FBI got its first tip about Epstein
    Dec 24 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Lawmakers discuss legal action against the Trump Justice Department. Also, an email refutes Donald Trump’s claim that he was never on Jeffrey Epstein’s jet. Plus, the U.S. strikes another boat, alleging drug-smuggling. And Lawrence shares an important lesson on the value of listening. Rep. Robert Garcia, David Enrich, and Rep. Adam Smith join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    42 min
  • Lawrence on Trump DOJ failing to release all Epstein files: Trump can pardon anyone in a cover-up
    Dec 23 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Epstein survivors speak out after the Trump Justice Department releases the files. And a KIND Fund scholarship recipient shares her hopes and dreams after she completes her education. Jena-Lisa Jones, Marina Lacerda, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Bradley Edwards join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    41 min
  • Trump DOJ releases heavily redacted Epstein files
    Dec 20 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats explore legal options over the partial Epstein files release. Also, Donald Trump takes his broken economic message to North Carolina. Plus, GOP divisions grow as lawmakers head home. And Jack Smith demands a public hearing to defend the Trump indictments. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Lisa Rubin, fmr. Gov. Roy Cooper, fmr. Rep. David Jolly, and Melissa Murray join Ali Velshi.

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    42 min
  • Lawrence: Trump seemed ‘angry at the truth’ as he read a ‘teleprompter full of lies’
    Dec 18 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump addresses the nation as his approval rating hits a record low. Also, Jack Smith defends the Trump indictments in a closed-door testimony. Plus, Sen. Amy Klobuchar grills the FCC’s Brendan Carr in a Senate hearing. And Democrats push for the full release of the boat strike video. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Daniel Goldman, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Rep. Jim Himes join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    42 min
  • Lawrence: ‘Immoral’ is Donald Trump’s brand, and his chief of staff just proved it
    Dec 17 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Vanity Fair interviews with Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles reveal new pain points in the administration. Plus, Wiles claims Trump was unaware of Ghislaine Maxwell's prison transfer, and that Pam Bondi "completely whiffed" handling the Epstein files. Also, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth refuses to release full unedited boat strike video. Nicholas Kristof, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Jonathan Capehart join Lawrence O'Donnell.

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    41 min
  • Velshi: Trump doesn't have a plan for you if you’re struggling to afford basics
    Dec 16 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: New polls paint a bleak picture for the Trump economy. Plus, the weekly jobless claims hit their highest level in over four years. Also, Trump's redistricting push fails in Indiana. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Jared Bernstein, Charlie Sykes, Tom Nichols, State Sen. Shelli Yoder, and Rep. Maxwell Frost join Ali Velshi.

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    43 min
  • Lawrence on Hegseth strikes: Legal experts say nothing in U.S. law allows for use of deadly force
    Dec 12 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Experts suggest that the boat strikes may be illegal under U.S. law. Also, a judge orders Trump to end the National Guard control in California. Plus, Trump hits an all-time low on economy approval according to an AP-NORC poll. Capt. Todd Huntley, Sen. Alex Padilla, Sherrod Brown, and Eric Gisler join Lawrence O'Donnell.

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    42 min