The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Tonight on The Last Word: GOP Sens. Murkowski and Collins oppose Pete Hegseth’s nomination. Also, a judge blocks the Trump order ending birthright citizenship. Plus, Donald Trump repeats the lie that Americans won’t pay tariffs. And Hulu’s “Say Nothing” chronicles the troubles in Northern Ireland. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Neal Katyal, and Patrick Radden Keefe join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump faces condemnation for his blanket January 6 pardons. Also, Pete Hegseth faces more allegations of abuse. Plus, Trump’s OMB pick refuses to answer whether he will follow spending laws. And the media struggles to cover the Trump presidency. Ryan J. Reilly, Sen. Adam Schiff, Sen. Mark Kelly, Norm Ornstein, and John Harwood join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Some Republicans condemn Donald Trump’s January 6 rioter pardons. Also, The Washington Post details Tulsi Gabbard’s 2017 trip to Syria to meet with then-dictator Bashar al-Assad. And former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards dies at 67. Ryan J. Reilly, Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Jim Himes, and Sen. Jeff Merkley join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump pardons people who attacked police on January 6. Also, Trump signs a slew of executive orders after his inauguration. And former President Biden reflects on his presidency during an Oval Office tour. Andrew Weissmann, Eugene Robinson, and Norm Ornstein join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Key nominees refuse to say if they’ll stand up to Donald Trump. Also, Israel’s cabinet approves the Gaza ceasefire deal. Plus, billionaires cozy up to Trump ahead of his second term. And Minnesota Democrats sue over GOP House control. Jennifer Rubin, David Graham, Noga Tarnopolsky, Bishop William Barber, and Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman join Ali Velshi.

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell joins Pres. Joe Biden in the Oval Office to discuss the Israel-Hamas cease-fire agreement, the Biden presidency, his warning about an oligarchy taking shape in America, and much more.

Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden delivers his farewell address to the nation. Also, Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire-hostage deal. Plus, Trump attorney general pick Pam Bondi defends Kash Patel but claims she won’t pursue a DOJ “enemies list.” And Bondi leaves the door open for blanket January 6 pardons. EJ Dionne, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Sen. Adam Schiff join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth is grilled on his misconduct allegations in his confirmation hearing. And Jack Smith’s report of Donald Trump’s January 6 case is made public. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Mark Kelly, Neal Katyal, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden delivers his final foreign policy address. Also, Trump nominee RFK Jr. must have two confirmation hearings. Plus, the Justice Department releases its final report on the Hunter Biden probes. And the death toll rises to 24 in the LA fires as high winds return to the region. Fmr. Amb. Wendy Sherman, Sen. Ron Wyden, Andrew Weissmann, and Chief Brent Pascua join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump becomes a convicted felon days before inauguration. Also, Trump tries to block the release of Jack Smith’s report. And the Biden administration imposes new sanctions on Russia. Ellison Barber, Sen. Adam Schiff, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Chief Brent Pascua, and Amb. Michael McFaul join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Pacific Palisades fire torches over 27 square miles. Also, the Supreme Court denies Donald Trump’s request to halt his sentencing. Plus, officials are fighting a new fire in the West Hills area of Los Angeles. And an appeals court allows the release of Jack Smith’s January 6 report. Brent Pascua, Morgan Chesky, Andrew Weissmann, and Robert Kovacik join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Multiple out-of-control fires burn across Los Angeles. And Donald Trump reportedly speaks with Justice Alito amid the New York sentencing fight. Gadi Schwartz, Brent Pascua, and Laurence Tribe join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: A state of emergency is declared in California for the Pacific Palisades fire. Also, Donald Trump is expected to appear virtually at his Friday sentencing. Plus, Judge Cannon halts the release of Jack Smith’s Trump report. And Trump pledges to pardon January 6 rioters. Jacob Soboroff, Andrew Weissmann, and Timothy Heaphy join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s lawyers try to stop the release of Jack Smith’s report. Also, a New York judge denies Trump’s bid to delay his sentencing on Friday. And former Capitol police condemn Trump’s January 6 pardon pledge. Sen. Adam Schiff, Andrew Weissmann, fmr. Officer Harry Dunn, and fmr. Sgt. Aquilino Gonell join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats show a united front as the new Congress begins. Also, warring MAGA factions expose a schism in Donald Trump’s GOP. Plus, a special election will determine control of the Virginia Senate. And in a historic first, two Black women are serving in the U.S. Senate together for the first time. Rep. Robert Garcia, Barbara McQuade, Jason Johnson, Virginia Delegate Kannan Srinivasan, JJ Singh, and Amb. Carol Moseley Braun join Symone Sanders.

Tonight on The Last Word: The NOLA terrorist attack shows the stakes for the incoming administration’s picks. Also, the Judicial Conference denies Democrats’ request to refer Justice Thomas to the Justice Department for ethics violations. Plus, it is unclear if Mike Johnson has the votes to remain Speaker. And President Biden awards 20 outstanding Americans with the Presidential Citizens Medal. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Rep. Eric Swalwell join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The House Ethics Committee releases the Matt Gaetz report. Also, Senate Judiciary Democrats release a Supreme Court ethics report. And President Biden commutes dozens of death row sentences to life without parole. Rep. Glenn Ivey, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and EJ Dionne join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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 Germany’s far-right political party. Timothy Snyder, Rep. Sara Jacobs, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Rep. Gwen Moore join Ali Velshi.

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 O’Donnell.

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. And JD Vance dodges questions about Speaker Johnson. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Norm Ornstein, and EJ Dionne join Lawrence O’Donnell.