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: Musk & Hegseth lead ‘humiliation parades’ in the halls of Congress
Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth continues to meet with GOP senators. Also, House Republicans block the release of the Matt Gaetz ethics report. Plus, a California Democrat flips a GOP-held seat in the last House race to be called. And President Biden meets with descendants of William Tucker, the first African born into slavery in America. Sen. Jacky Rosen, Rep. Glenn Ivey, Rep.-elect Adam Gray, and Wanda Tucker join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: Hegseth says he 'won't back down' but he will as soon as Trump names his replacement
Tonight on The Last Word: Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth is facing GOP skepticism. Also, Senate Republicans are reportedly open to considering Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel. Plus, The New York Times reports the liberal justices were outvoted on a stronger ethics code. And Republicans hold a slim majority in Congress. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Wiley Nickel join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: 'Absolutely wasted' is an accurate description of Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth
Tonight on The Last Word: NBC News reports Pete Hegseth’s nomination is in peril in the Senate. Also, Russian State TV gloats about Donald Trump’s picks. Plus, President Biden becomes the first sitting president to visit Angola. And generous contributions to the K.I.N.D. Fund continue to help provide desks for students in Malawi. Rep. Marilyn Strickland, Timothy Snyder, and Eugene Robinson join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: Trump’s family pardon pushes Hunter Biden pardon out the top story slot
Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden issues a full pardon for his son, Hunter Biden. Also, The New Yorker reports on Pete Hegseth’s alleged sexist behavior and drunkenness at previous jobs. Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Adam Smith, and Judd Devermont join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Trump Cabinet picks facing multiple controversies
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.
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.
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