Next Episode of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell is
Season 2026 / Episode 144 and airs on 04 August 2026 02:00
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, O'Donnell gives the last word and rewrites the most compelling stories of the day on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell.
Donald Trump meets with Benjamin Netanyahu as the Iran war continues. Also, The New York Times reports the new Air Force One lacks crucial defense features. Plus, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek rides a famed Iowa race using a handcycle. And after a Supreme Court loss, Trump doubles down on tariff falsehoods. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Eric Lipton, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Rep. Mark Pocan join Lawrence O'Donnell.
The Senate Judiciary Committee postpones Todd Blanche's confirmation vote. Also, James Talarico challenges Ken Paxton to three debates in the Texas Senate race. And Elon Musk is confronted over the death toll after USAID ended. Andrew Weissmann, Texas State Rep. James Talarico, and Dr. Atul Gawande join Lawrence O'Donnell.
Donald Trump says he could pull Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Also, Epstein survivors urge Republicans to reject Todd Blanche. Plus, a new poll finds 72% of Americans disapprove of Trump's war in Iran. And Trump's pardon of two police officers draws scrutiny. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Ro Khanna, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Ken Dilanian join Lawrence O'Donnell.
A new poll finds 77% of American voters say the Trump economy is overall poor. Also, the Justice Department plans to drop the Reflecting Pool case against a former Olympian. Plus, North Carolina students fight to restore campus voting sites. And The Wall Street Journal reports Trump is pushing RFK Jr. to cut back childhood vaccines. Rep. Greg Stanton, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Barbara McQuade, Anderson Clayton, Xavier Jones, and Dr. Celine Gounder join Vaughn Hillyard.
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