Show Notes
Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump Justice Department fails to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. Also, Trump focuses on a GOP senator’s body instead of key issues. Plus, Rep. Mike Lawler campaigns with Speaker Johnson in New York. And Elon Musk pours nearly $500 million into saving Republicans in the midterms. Andrew Weissmann, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, Cait Conley, and Alex Gibney join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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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.
Tonight on The Last Word: Voters are frustrated with Donald Trump's economy ahead of midterms. Also, Sherrod Brown is polling ahead of Jon Husted in the Ohio Senate race. And Democrats target the Senate seat in deep-red South Carolina. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Dr. Annie Andrews, and Sherrod Brown join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: Families discuss the “chaotic” evacuation of a U.S. Navy base. Also, Donald Trump attacks Ukraine while waiving sanctions on Russia. And the cost of Trump’s economy is a key issue in the Maine Senate race. Priya Sridhar, Rep. Chris Deluzio, David Rothkopf, and Troy Jackson join Lawrence O’Donnell.