Shutdown to enter second week amid Senate stalemate
Tonight on The Last Word: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez says Donald Trump relies on the “impression of power.” Also, the government shutdown raises huge concerns for federal workers in Virginia. Plus, U.S. adversaries look to capitalize on Trump’s chaos. And farmers and businesses struggle with the cost of Trump tariffs. Timothy Snyder, Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, Rep. Adam Smith, and Sherrod Brown join Ali Velshi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Lawrence: We are clearly seeing madness pouring from the darkness of Donald Trump's mind
Tonight on The Last Word: Trump Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick calls Jeffrey Epstein “the greatest blackmailer ever.” Also, early voting is underway as the government shutdown upends the Virginia governor’s race. And Donald Trump’s USAID cuts have devastating effects in Africa. Sen. Adam Schiff, Abigail Spanberger, and Nick Kristof join Lawrence O’Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Lawrence: How many flashes of insanity from a president should we tolerate?
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s frozen federal tunnel funds hit the New Jersey race for governor. Also, Rep. Maxwell Frost says Trump and Republicans are at fault for the government shutdown. And analysts warn of a slumping economy under Trump. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Rep. Maxwell Frost, and Paul Krugman join Lawrence O’Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Lawrence: Trump was 'on the verge of outright insanity' in deranged speech to military commanders
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump rambles through a military speech as a government shutdown is looming. Also, the government is set to shut down as Democrats fight health care hikes. Plus, Senate Democrats demand the Tom Homan files from Trump officials. And Bloomberg News reports Jeffrey Epstein’s emails reveal a support network. Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Ken Dilanian, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Lawrence O’Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Lawrence on deranged, vile Trump posts as govt. shutdown looms: How do you negotiate with that man?
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump posts a racist fake video after a White House meeting with Democrats. Also, Senate Democrats press the Justice Department to release files on the border czar Tom Homan bribery investigation. Plus, The Wall Street Journal reports on new details about the Ghislaine Maxwell prison transfer after her Justice Department interview. And Oversight Democrats release a third batch of Epstein documents. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Lawrence O’Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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