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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. ... more 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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Lawrence: 'Stunned' by John Kelly's attack...

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Lawrence: 'Stunned' by John Kelly's attack...

While defending President Donald Trump's "brave" condolence call to a Gold Star family, Chief of Staff Gen. John Kelly attacked Rep. Frederica Wilson, calling her an "empty barrel." Lawrence O'Donnell explains why Kelly was noble and cruel all at once.

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10/19/17

Duration: 19:13

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Lawrence: Trump's tweets show us what he...

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Lawrence: Trump's tweets show us what he...

President Donald Trump was silent on the death of 4 U.S. soldiers in Niger for 12 days before a question came up in the Rose Garden. Before that, there were no tweets and no mention from the president. Lawrence O'Donnell explains why Trump's silence is...

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10/18/17

Duration: 14:06

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Sen. Franken: Sessions isn't telling truth...

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Sen. Franken: Sessions isn't telling truth...

Sen. Al Franken reacts exclusively to his testy exchange with Jeff Sessions at Wednesday's Senate Judiciary hearing and explains what he thinks is "disturbing" about the AG's testimony. Franken also weighs in on Trump's controversy involving Gold Star...

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10/18/17

Duration: 8:21

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Andrew Sullivan: Trump is a 'reactionary...

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Andrew Sullivan: Trump is a 'reactionary...

Andrew Sullivan, Writer-at-Large at New York Magazine, joins Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss his new essay, in which he says President Donald Trump has "the unhinged fantasies of a 71-year-old Fox News viewer," and react to the latest White House...

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10/17/17

Duration: 7:51

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McCain on willingness to work with Trump ...

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McCain on willingness to work with Trump ...

Sen. John McCain chastised a reporter who questioned if he would continue to work with Donald Trump after criticizing him. Lawrence O'Donnell says McCain, who likely won't seek another term, has "nothing left to lose," has been freed to call out the...

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10/17/17

Duration: 9:13

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When Trump 'backed down' on false claim

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When Trump 'backed down' on false claim

Lawrence O’Donnell talks with The Atlantic’s James Fallows and Toronto Star Washington Correspondent Daniel Dale, who says Trump has backed off several of his recent claims when challenged on them by reporters and says “this lying doesn’t have to stand.”

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10/16/17

Duration: 9:26

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Ex-GOP Rep.: Republic might be 'better off...

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Ex-GOP Rep.: Republic might be 'better off...

Former Florida Republican congressman David Jolly says President Trump presents such a clear threat, America "might be better off as a republic" if Democrats take the House in 2018, to act as a check on Trump. Lawrence O'Donnell also discusses with...

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10/16/17

Duration: 6:37

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Lawrence: Pres. Trump counters 'fake news'...

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Lawrence: Pres. Trump counters 'fake news'...

President Trump and Mitch McConnell held a press conference to make it seem as if the two leaders get along, but a new report from Politico shows Trump and the White House are blaming all of their legislative issues on the Senate and its Majority...

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10/16/17

Duration: 12:07

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Watergate lawyer: Manafort $60M Russia...

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Watergate lawyer: Manafort $60M Russia...

Former Assistant Watergate special prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks talks with Ali Velshi about NBC News' exclusive reporting about Manafort's "$60 million relationship with a Russian oligarch" and what it could mean to special prosecutor Robert Mueller.

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10/13/17

Duration: 6:11

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Sen. Corker: Trump has 'publicly castrated...

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Sen. Corker: Trump has 'publicly castrated...

On the day of Trump's Iran deal announcement, Senator Bob Corker says that Trump's undermining of his Secretary of State is tantamount to publicly "castrating" Rex Tillerson, who backed the deal. Ali Velshi talks with former Acting CIA Director John...

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10/13/17

Duration: 5:46

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Iran Deal and 'accommodating Trump's...

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Iran Deal and 'accommodating Trump's...

President Donald Trump decertified the Iran deal, but kicked the big decision to Congress, after Trump reportedly "threw a fit" when his own top advisors argued for the benefits of the Iran deal. Ali Velshi discusses with Steve Clemons and Ilan...

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10/13/17

Duration: 9:08

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A blunt message for 'Senor Trump'

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A blunt message for 'Senor Trump'

Donald Trump started the day warning hurricane-ravaged Puerto Ricans' federal help won't last forever. In conversation with Ali Velshi and Maria Teresa Kumar, NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, who was born in Puerto Rico, shared her message...

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10/12/17

Duration: 7:43

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Trump to cut Obamacare subsidy payments

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Trump to cut Obamacare subsidy payments

The same day President Trump signs an executive order starting the process of unraveling Obamacare, he also plans to stop subsidy payments — which a Republican says is the “opposite” of expanding affordable coverage. Neera Tanden & Julie Rovner join...

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10/12/17

Duration: 7:45

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Watch for what John Kelly didn’t say in...

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Watch for what John Kelly didn’t say in...

Chief of Staff John Kelly answered questions in the briefing room after a series of reports that Donald Trump is "unraveling" in the White House, as a Republican insider says the leaks are a cry for help. Tim O'Brien, Max Boot, and Neera Tanden join...

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10/12/17

Duration: 16:12

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Fmr. Sen. Maj. Ldr.: 'We're in a dangerous...

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Fmr. Sen. Maj. Ldr.: 'We're in a dangerous...

Lawrence O'Donnell talks to former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell about President Donald Trump's comment that he wanted to increase the U.S. nuclear arsenal, the future of the Iran deal, and the power of the Senate to restrain Trump.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

10/11/17

Duration: 8:19

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Bannon warned Trump about the 25th Amendment

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Bannon warned Trump about the 25th Amendment

Vanity Fair's Gabriel Sherman joins Lawrence O'Donnell with more on his explosive report that White House aides fear Trump is "unstable" and that Steve Bannon doubts Donald Trump will finish out his term. David Frum, David Cay Johnston, & Jason Johnson...

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10/11/17

Duration: 12:41

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Weinstein Company: Allegations 'an utter...

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Weinstein Company: Allegations 'an utter...

What's left of The Weinstein Company board of directors calls Harvey Weinstein's alleged actions "antithetical to human decency." Late Tuesday they said any suggestion they were aware of it is "false." Rachel Maddow & Lawrence O'Donnell react to the...

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10/10/17

Duration: 5:38

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Will Trump-Bannon hand the Democrats...

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Will Trump-Bannon hand the Democrats...

Political analyst Charlie Cook explains to Lawrence O'Donnell why Democrats' chances of ending the GOP majority in congress are at "even money" after the Trump-Corker feud and Steve Bannon's vow to challenge every Republican Senator running in 2018.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

10/10/17

Duration: 5:57

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David Frum explains how the GOP dam will...

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David Frum explains how the GOP dam will...

Lawrence O'Donnell talks with Ron Klain and David Frum about how Sen. Bob Corker could be a tipping point in Republican opposition to Donald Trump and who could be the next Republican to publicly oppose the president.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

10/10/17

Duration: 6:17

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