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Indictment dropped against a Christie ally

In 2010, the Christie administration dropped charges against a Christie supporter and her two staffers. Lawrence O'Donnell talks to the fired prosecutor from that case, Ben Barlyn, and former Christie ally, Republican Richard Merkt. Duration: {{video.duration.momentjs}}

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Indictment dropped against a Christie ally

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Indictment dropped against a Christie ally

In 2010, the Christie administration dropped charges against a Christie supporter and her two staffers. Lawrence O'Donnell talks to the fired prosecutor from that case, Ben Barlyn, and former Christie ally, Republican Richard Merkt.

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01/14/14

Duration: 9:34

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House will vote to fund DHS for 3 more weeks

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House will vote to fund DHS for 3 more weeks

House Republicans will vote on a short-term measure Friday to fund DHS into next month. DHS Secy. Jeh Johnson says that action will still have the "same negative impacts" on the dept. Luke Russert, Blake Zeff and David Frum join Lawrence O'Donnell.

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02/26/15

Duration: 14:17

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Rand Paul calls out Jeb Bush on pot hypocrisy

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Rand Paul calls out Jeb Bush on pot hypocrisy

Rand Paul takes on Jeb Bush's past pot use and his stance on pot legalization. Lawrence, Luke Russert, David Frum, and Blake Zeff discuss.

02/26/15

Duration: 5:38

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From aspiring fitness trainer to ISIS fighter

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From aspiring fitness trainer to ISIS fighter

Islam Yaken grew up in a middle class Cairo neighborhood where he dreamed of becoming a fitness instructor but later joined the Islamic State in Syria, posing near decapitated bodies. The New York Times' Mona El-Naggar, who interviewed Yaken's family, jo

02/26/15

Duration: 10:59

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‘Kids have to be taught to hate’

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‘Kids have to be taught to hate’

Texas sports anchor Dale Hansen delivered a powerful speech denouncing racist signs at a local high school basketball game. Lawrence O’Donnell features Hansen in another guest Rewrite.

02/26/15

Duration: 4:01

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DHS Secy: Funding fight is ‘absurd’

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DHS Secy: Funding fight is ‘absurd’

FBI Director James Comey said, "I have homegrown violent extremist investigations in every single state." Meanwhile the Senate voted to advance a clean DHS bill. Howard Dean, Jeremy Peters, Richard Wolffe and Beth Fouhy join Lawrence O'Donnell.

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02/25/15

Duration: 12:04

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Rice: Netanyahu's speech is ‘destructive’

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Rice: Netanyahu's speech is ‘destructive’

Obama administration officials are openly criticizing the Israeli Prime Minister six days before his visit to the United States. Richard Wolffe, Beth Fouhy, Jeremy Peters, and Howard Dean join The Last Word.

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02/25/15

Duration: 7:16

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The intertwined stories of blacks and police

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The intertwined stories of blacks and police

Bill Bratton delivers a Black History Month speech that addresses the tough history between African Americans and police, just 2 weeks after FBI Director James Comey delivered similar remarks in DC. Joy Reid, Dorian Warren, and Mark Thompson join Lawrence

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02/25/15

Duration: 9:28

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David Oyelowo's final 'Selma' scene

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David Oyelowo's final 'Selma' scene

An actor's final take can be full of emotion, but for David Oyelowo, it was the end of a 7 year journey. Lawrence O’Donnell takes a deeper look at the actor’s gripping performance in the historical drama film.

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02/25/15

Duration: 6:04

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Eddie Ray Routh found guilty of capital...

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Eddie Ray Routh found guilty of capital...

Eddie Ray Routh was given a life sentence without the possibility of parole after being found guilty of capital murder in the “American Sniper” trial in Texas. Watch the court learn the jury’s verdict.

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02/24/15

Duration: 4:56

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What was Eddie Ray Routh’s mental state?

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What was Eddie Ray Routh’s mental state?

With the verdict read, for the first time we are hearing and seeing closing arguments from the “American Sniper” trial. Lawrence discusses with Defense Atty. Brian Wice, Iraq War veteran Patrick Murphy, former judge Michael Snipes, and NBC News’ Charles H

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02/24/15

Duration: 7:45

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‘A mix of torn emotions’ in 'Sniper' trial

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‘A mix of torn emotions’ in 'Sniper' trial

Lawrence discusses the debate over a change of venue & how the veteran community has responded to the tragic deaths of Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield with Defense Attorney Brian Wice, former Dallas County Judge Michael Snipes, and Iraq War Veteran Patric

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02/24/15

Duration: 6:28

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Sniper trial: Chad Littlefield’s mother...

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Sniper trial: Chad Littlefield’s mother...

Judy Littlefield, the mother of one of the two men killed by Eddie Ray Routh, speaks to the media saying she’s pleased “to get justice for us for our son.” Lawrence discusses her remarks and how the jury’s decision could have been turned by expert witness

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02/24/15

Duration: 6:26

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Victim’s relative: Routh an American disgrace

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Victim’s relative: Routh an American disgrace

NBC News’ Charles Hadlock shares the victim impact statement made by the step-brother of Chad Littlefield directly to Eddie Ray Routh after the jury reached a guilty verdict in the American Sniper trial in Texas. Our panel discusses those comments.

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02/24/15

Duration: 7:10

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HRC 'has an opportunity to do much better'

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HRC 'has an opportunity to do much better'

Former Obama senior advisor David Axelrod discusses in the Very Last Word how Hillary Clinton can overcome the problems of her 2008 presidential campaign.

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02/24/15

Duration: 1:33

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GOP paints themselves into a corner, again

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GOP paints themselves into a corner, again

Days before DHS runs out of money, Republicans are still fighting about how to pass a new funding bill. But Mitch McConnell may have offered a way out with a new stand-alone bill. David Axelrod, Ezra Klein, Stephanie Miller, and Michael Tomasky join.

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02/23/15

Duration: 13:04

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Karl Rove attacks Hillary Clinton again

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Karl Rove attacks Hillary Clinton again

Karl Rove's super PAC released a political ad critical of The Clinton Foundation for accepting foreign donations, using the voice of Senator Elizabeth Warren.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

02/23/15

Duration: 8:32

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Justice Dept. asks to halt immigration ruling

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Justice Dept. asks to halt immigration ruling

The Justice Department has appealed a ruling from a federal judge in Texas that temporarily blocks President Obama’s executive action that would protect over 4 million people in the country from deportation.

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02/23/15

Duration: 1:01

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What does it mean to love America?

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What does it mean to love America?

In the Rewrite, Lawrence O’Donnell looks at the four letter word that has more possible meanings than any other word, and what Rudy Giuliani thinks about the word “love.”

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02/23/15

Duration: 6:26

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David Axelrod is a ‘believer’

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David Axelrod is a ‘believer’

Former senior advisor to President Obama David Axelrod talks about his new book, “Believer: My 40 Years in Politics" with Lawrence O’Donnell.

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02/23/15

Duration: 3:52

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