The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Aaron David Miller, Middle East policy expert and former Arab-Israeli negotiator. Robert Reich, former U.S. labor secretary and economic commentator. Leah Greenberg, organizer and cofounder of Indivisible. They discuss nationwide No Kings protests, historical power of mass demonstrations, protest tactics and joyful resistance, the risks of U.S. escalation with Iran, and the political fallout shaping local races.

Brendan Boyle, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania who works on budget and economic issues, joins to discuss economic fallout. He talks about how war and tariffs are driving up gas prices and hurting small businesses. He also covers refunds and budget pressures. The conversation highlights rising costs and policy impacts in clear, direct terms.

Emily Gregory, a Florida state representative-elect focused on affordability and property insurance, and Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot and U.S. senator on defense and intel, join the conversation. They discuss Iran rejecting Trump’s peace plan, military strategy and recruitment risks, classified documents and motives, airport chaos tied to DHS funding, and a surprising Florida flip.

Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative from California, weighs in on depositions tied to the Epstein estate. Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County Attorney, fights for federal evidence in protester killings. Gary Peters, U.S. Senator from Michigan, discusses national security and oversight. They debate Trump’s war rhetoric, troop movements, ICE funding fights, withheld evidence, and legal accountability in short, sharp segments.

Amos Hochstein, former White House advisor on energy and the Middle East, and Rep. Adam Smith, ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee. They discuss Trump's pullback on strikes and its market effects. Topics include energy disruptions from the Iran conflict, control of the Strait of Hormuz, economic ripple effects, unclear U.S. strategy and the costs of escalation.

Eugene Vindman, retired Army colonel and member of the Armed Services Committee, offers frontline military and policy perspective. He discusses unclear objectives, rising casualties and costs, and the recent surge of U.S. troop deployments. The conversation highlights strategic options, congressional approval questions, and the administration’s planning gaps.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Rhode Island senator and former federal prosecutor, breaks down the collapse of DOJ credibility under MAGA tactics. He discusses courtroom confrontations and how politicized prosecutions hurt legitimate cases. Short, sharp takes on Iran intelligence claims, oversight fights, and the fallout for justice institutions.

Ruben Gallego, Arizona senator focused on homeland security and immigration; Ro Khanna, Representative active on oversight and Justice Department issues; Tammy Duckworth, Illinois senator and combat veteran on military and veterans’ affairs. They debate DHS confirmation drama, conflicts over Iran imminent-threat claims, subpoena battles surrounding the Attorney General, and fallout from pardons and military policy decisions.

Senator Alex Padilla, a California lawmaker and top Democrat on the Senate Rules Committee, breaks down the SAVE Act and Senate floor strategy. He focuses on how the bill targets voter ID, mail ballots, and DHS data. He also describes GOP tactics to force the measure and Democratic plans to block it.

Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Senator from Rhode Island and member of the Senate Judiciary and Finance Committees, discusses judicial independence and legal process. He explores threats to judges and why courts must block politicized prosecutions. He also analyzes a key ruling on subpoenas and concerns about protections for the judiciary.