The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Show Notes

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats ready investigations if they win control of the House. Also, a new book examines DOGE’s impact on the U.S. government. Plus, early voting is underway in the Iowa midterm elections. And a Nevada House seat never won by a Democrat is now in play. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Michael Lewis, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Teresa Benitez-Thompson join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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