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: Christopher Wray decided to save Donald Trump from putting another lie in writing
Tonight on The Last Word: FBI Director Christopher Wray announces his plan to resign. Also, several Trump picks are facing tough confirmation hearings. And a gun violence vigil marks the 12-year remembrance of the Sandy Hook mass shooting. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Maxwell Frost, and Sen. Andy Kim join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: Biden’s legacy will be ‘paying dividends’ for decades to come
Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden lays out the economic legacy that Donald Trump will inherit. Also, Adam Schiff is sworn in as a U.S. senator on Monday by Vice President Harris. And Lisa Blunt Rochester is elected as Delaware’s first female senator and first Black senator. Jared Bernstein, Sen. Adam Schiff, and Sen.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: Every Republican knows Trump pick Hegseth’s confirmation hearing would be a disaster
Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth is defiant despite his multiple controversies. Also, President Biden says the U.S. will support Syria and its neighbors. And Donald Trump lashes out at January 6 Committee members. Rep. Adam Smith and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Democrats offer deal to GOP extending expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is set to inherit President Biden’s strong economy. Also, Sen. Joni Ernst plans to meet with Pete Hegseth next week. Plus, House Oversight Committee Democrats prepare for a new Trump term. And states are Trump-proofing ahead of inauguration. Timothy Snyder, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rep. Gerry Connolly, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Heather Williams join Jonathan Capehart.
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Lawrence: Musk & Hegseth lead ‘humiliation parades’ in the halls of Congress
Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth continues to meet with GOP senators. Also, House Republicans block the release of the Matt Gaetz ethics report. Plus, a California Democrat flips a GOP-held seat in the last House race to be called. And President Biden meets with descendants of William Tucker, the first African born into slavery in America. Sen. Jacky Rosen, Rep. Glenn Ivey, Rep.-elect Adam Gray, and Wanda Tucker join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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