The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Tonight on The Last Word: Pennsylvania leads the U.S. in political ad spending. Also, former national security leaders endorse Vice President Harris. Plus, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg urges Judge Juan Merchan to reject Donald Trump’s bid to toss his conviction. And gun safety group March for Our Lives makes a historic endorsement. Sen. Bob Casey, Amb. Susan Rice, Andrew Weissmann, and David Hogg join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden relies on history to frame the existential election in a historic speech from the Oval Office about his decision to leave the campaign. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Ron Klain join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Vice President Kamala Harris pledges to unite the Democratic Party. Also, New York’s Democratic delegates vote to support Harris. Plus, Harris holds her first presidential campaign rally in Wisconsin. And the Harris candidacy reshapes key Senate race strategies. Rep. Joyce Beatty, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Ben Wikler, and Sen. Gary Peters join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Vice President Harris begins an historic presidential campaign. And NBC News reports the majority of pledged Democratic delegates endorse Harris on her first full day as a candidate. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Angela Alsobrooks, Zerlina Maxwell, and Simon Rosenberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump pivots to lies and attacks after calling for unity in his RNC speech. Also, the Biden campaign focuses on trying to flip North Carolina. Plus, Jack Smith appeals Judge Cannon’s dismissal of the Trump classified documents case. And Trump continues to call American cities “horrible.” Stuart Stevens, Jennifer Rubin, Anderson Clayton, Andrew Weissmann, Joyce Vance, and Mayor Cavalier Johnson join Jonathan Capehart.

Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden reacts to calls for him to leave the race. Also, Donald Trump wants his New York conviction tossed after the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling. Plus, Biden oversees an historic stretch of low unemployment. And Trump hosts Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago again. Lavora Barnes, Adam Klasfeld, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Jared Bernstein, and Adm. James Stavridis join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden defends his record and answers campaign questions. And Biden attacks Donald Trump’s links to Vladimir Putin after the NATO Summit. Timothy Snyder and Jen Psaki join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The stock market again closes at an all-time high under President Biden. Also, the AFL-CIO reaffirms its endorsement of Biden. Plus, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez files impeachment articles against Justices Thomas and Alito. And Democrats are defending the North Carolina governorship in a tight race. Rep. Katie Porter, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump holds a Florida campaign rally after golfing for over a week. Also, President Biden announces new air defenses for Ukraine. And Vice President Harris says Trump wants to turn U.S. democracy into a dictatorship. Rep. Maxwell Frost and Adm. John Kirby join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden meets with the Congressional Black Caucus. Also, the stock market again closes at an all-time high under Biden. Plus, the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling impacts Donald Trump’s classified documents case. And left-wing and moderate candidates win in France, Iran, and the UK. Rep. Joyce Beatty, Quentin Fulks, Andrew Weissmann, and Roger Cohen join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Biden-Harris campaign responds to the debate fallout. Also, the Trump hush money case sentencing is delayed to September 18. And William Hogeland discusses his book, “The Hamilton Scheme: An Epic Tale of Money and Power in the American Founding.” Quentin Fulks and Barbara McQuade also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden says the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling sets a dangerous precedent. Laurence Tribe, Melissa Murray, Andrew Weissmann, and Neal Katyal join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden gives a fiery speech in North Carolina after the debate. And the Supreme Court overturns a 40-year precedent regulating the power of federal agencies. John Heilemann, Stuart Stevens, Zerlina Maxwell, and Neal Katyal join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Biden-Trump debate rules include muted mics and no staff interaction with candidates. Also, GOP justices issue a rule weakening anti-corruption law. Plus, Trump’s Florida residency could complicate his VP choice. And Democrats push to codify rights amid fears that the Supreme Court could target contraception and same-sex marriage. Rep. James Clyburn, Andrew Weissman, Ben Ginsberg, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Biden campaign emphasizes its abortion stance ahead of the election. Also, a bankruptcy trustee discloses the plan to shut down Infowars and liquidate Alex Jones’ assets. Plus, Judge Cannon considers Donald Trump’s motion to toss evidence. And CEOs and economists reject Trump’s economic policies. Michael Tyler, Rep. Maxwell Frost, Adam Klasfeld, Joyce Vance, and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld join Jonathan Capehart.

Tonight on The Last Word: Abortion-rights group pledge to spend $100M to restore federal protections for reproductive rights. Also, Vice President Harris says a Donald Trump win means a nationwide abortion ban. And Trump tries again to dismiss the classified documents case. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Angela Alsobrooks, Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Joyce Vance join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump vows to pardon January 6 criminals. Also, Monday marks two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Plus, the U.S. economy added 272K jobs in May. And Eugene Vindman wins the primary for a U.S. House seat in Virginia. Tom Nichols, Jennifer Rubin, Sen. Tina Smith, Jared Bernstein, and Eugene Vindman join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss his new book, “On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service.”

Tonight on The Last Word: Economists warn Donald Trump’s tariffs would hurt families. Also, several Texas cities move to restrict interstate travel for abortions. Plus, ostracized Vladimir Putin is forced to seek an alliance with North Korea. And Democrats fight to keep control of the Senate in November. Robert Reich, Rep. Colin Allred, Richard Stengel, and Ira Shapiro join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: More undisclosed trips are revealed between Justice Clarence Thomas and GOP megadonor Harlan Crow. Also, Ohio’s Senate race is one of the most expensive in 2024. Plus, a new Biden policy shields undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation. And Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester officially files for a Delaware Senate run. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Rep. Robert Garcia, and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester join Lawrence O’Donnell.