Lawrence: Trump and GOP effectively taking food from Americans as shutdown cuts to food stamps loom
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump refuses to use emergency funds for food aid during the government shutdown. Also, Senate Republicans defy Trump and join Democrats to block tariffs on Brazil. Plus, farmers and businesses suffer under illegal Trump tariffs. And 40 million Americans prepare to lose SNAP benefits. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Paul Krugman join Lawrence O’Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump destroys White House East Wing for ballroom
Tonight on The Last Word: Congress faces a November 1 deadline to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. And Donald Trump is criticized for his relationships with autocrats. Plus, Lawrence shares some of his conversation with Rachel Maddow from the recent MSNBC Live ’25 event. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Amb. Michael McFaul join Lawrence O’Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump base mad after Trump uses taxpayer money to help MAGA pal in Argentina
Tonight on The Last Word: Americans are starting to feel the impact of the ongoing government shutdown. Also, a new poll finds Democrats with a large lead in the Virginia governor’s race. Plus, ICE agents are causing chaos in southern California. And scientists revive the weather damage database cut by Donald Trump. Rep. Ro Khanna, David Noriega, Larry Sabato, Memo Torres, and Adam B. Smith join Jacob Soboroff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Democracy Forward to probe reported Trump demand for $230M
Tonight on The Last Word: House Democrats investigate what they call Donald Trump’s “effort to steal $230 million from American people.” Also, American farmers are hit hard by Trump’s policies. And the ACLU takes on the Trump administration’s migrant detention policies. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Skye Perryman, Toluse Oloruppina, Rep. John Garamendi, and Lee Gelernt join Jacob Soboroff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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MSLIVE ’25: The State of U.S. Democracy with Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O’Donnell
We’re thrilled to share one of the most anticipated conversations from our recent MSNBCLIVE ‘25 event in New York City. Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O’Donnell sit down to discuss coping with this political moment, the mechanics of presenting news, what we can learn from other tough moments in history and what civic actions, in their view, are most encouraging in this era. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 O’Donnell examines the compelling and impactful political stories of the day. Join him every weeknight.
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