The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Iran downs 2 U.S. jets, search for 1 crew member ongoing
Apr 4, 2026
Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union who analyzes labor markets and inflation. She breaks down March job gains and slipping labor participation. She explains how the Iran war is driving higher fuel costs and how those rising energy prices ripple into shipping, food, and mortgage pressures.
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Pentagon Purge Damages Military Cohesion
- Pete Hegseth's recent firings have caused turmoil and raised transparency concerns during wartime.
- Tom Nichols says purges target diversity and loyalty, degrading command continuity as troops deploy to a large theater.
Rely On Military Search And Rescue Expertise
- Trust that search-and-rescue protocols are active and staffed despite leadership turmoil.
- Tom Nichols explains trained teams, guarding aircraft, and round-the-clock intel work are being executed to find the missing aircrew.
Justice Department Shifts Toward Loyalty Over Independence
- Trump is replacing Justice Department leaders with loyalists, risking DOJ independence.
- Pamela Bondi's portrait was removed and Todd Blanche, a former Trump defense attorney, is acting AG with a record of installing loyal U.S. attorneys.