The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

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Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans are divided on how to handle health care and affordability. Also, 21 states sue over Donald Trump’s SNAP cuts for legal immigrants. And Trump faces legal resistance. Ken Dilanian, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Nicole Santa Cruz, Sister Simone Campbell, Marc Santia, Rob D'Amico, and Skye Perryman join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this discussion, Rep. Brendan Boyle dives into the chaos of GOP healthcare reversals and the ramifications of their tax policies. Adam Schiff emphasizes the need for oversight on bribery probes and the potential misuse of agencies to silence dissent. Nick Kristof highlights the dire humanitarian impacts of USAID cuts, stressing a call to action for donations to alleviate suffering caused by U.S. policy. Together, they explore the simmering tension within the Republican Party as Trump looms large over their future.

Tonight on The Last Word: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress. Also, a Fox poll finds Donald Trump’s approval on the economy hits a new low. Plus, officials ousted or fired from Trump’s Justice Department detail the damage done to DOJ. And a Democrat seeks a historic flip in a deep-red Tennessee district. Rep. Eugene Vindman, Heather Long, Emily Bazelon, and Tennessee State Rep. Aftyn Behn join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department has 29 days to release the Epstein files. Also, the U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.4%. And Congress has a December 31 deadline to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he signed a bill to release the Epstein files. Also, the Justice Department acknowledges a full grand jury never saw the final James Comey indictment. And Boston Mayor Michelle Wu stands up to “wannabe dictators.” Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Mayor Michelle Wu join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Epstein files release bill now heads to Donald Trump. Also, Trump continues his pattern of cozying up to strongmen. And Epstein survivors demand transparency from Congress. Rep. Ro Khanna and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: The House is expected to vote on releasing the Epstein files Tuesday. Also, Kash Patel’s girlfriend is reportedly receiving FBI security detail. And Democrats shift their focus to affordability amid rising inflation and Trump tariffs. Rep. Robert Garcia, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Ken Dilanian, and Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump retreats on food tariffs amid anger across the country over high prices. Also, Vice President JD Vance’s claims on AI, robots, and wage growth raise questions. Plus, the House now plans to spike a Senate GOP payout provision. And Democrats eye a possible U.S. House pickup in Tennessee. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Justin Wolfers, Rep. Joe Neguse, and Tennessee State Rep. Aftyn Behn join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: New Jeffrey Epstein emails spark a push to release the Epstein files. Also, Rep. Jamie Raskin calls on Todd Blanche to testify over Ghislaine Maxwell reports. And Epstein emails claim Donald Trump “knew about the girls.” Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Julie K. Brown join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.