MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell speaks to Andrew Weissmann, former FBI General Counsel, and Gwen Keyes, former District Attorney of DeKalb County, Georgia, about Trump co-defendant Sidney Powell pleading guilty in the Georgia election interference case and how that could impact Special Counsel Jack Smith’s election case against Donald Trump. » Subscribe to MSNBC: … [Read more...]
Jen Psaki: Biden knew to ‘create calm’ after bank failures
The host of MSNBC’s news show, “Inside with Jen Psaki," and former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to take us inside the West Wing as the Biden administration learned about the Silicon Valley collapse. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc Follow MSNBC Show Blogs MaddowBlog: https://www.msnbc.com/maddowblog ReidOut … [Read more...]
Katie Porter: ‘I Cried Today Because My Grandmother Is Dying Of Covid-19’ | The Last Word | MSNBC
Rep. Katie Porter joins Lawrence O’Donnell to explain why she finds it “disgusting” that Mitch McConnell will not allow a bipartisan Covid-19 relief bill as thousands of Americans are dying from the virus, including her grandmother. Aired on 12/9/2020. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell: Drawing upon his … [Read more...]
Rep. Katie Porter: ‘Shameful’ Gunmakers Refuse To Take Responsibility
After asking the CEOs of firearm manufacturers about the lack of safety features on their guns, Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) tells MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell that they should have the same safety regulations that other companies have. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth analysis of politics headlines, as well as … [Read more...]
Rep. Katie Porter: ‘Rage’ Will Grow Now That GOP Blocked Abortion Bill
Rep. Katie Porter says she feels frustration, anger and disappointment over the looming decision to overturn Roe v. Wade as she thinks also about the “long-term economic consequences” of women no longer being in control of their own healthcare. The issues of inflation and abortion rights, she says, are linked and “reinforce for people just how big of a responsibility it is to … [Read more...]
Rep. Katie Porter On Hiding With AOC During Capitol Riot | The Last Word | MSNBC
Rep. Katie Porter joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss what it was like to shelter Rep. Ocasio-Cortez in her office during the Capitol riot. She most remembers finding AOC a pair of sneakers “so that she could run if she literally needed to run for her life,” and AOC telling her, “I just hope I get to be a mom. I hope I don’t die today.” Aired on 2/2/2021. » Subscribe to MSNBC: … [Read more...]
Rep. Katie Porter: My Job Is To ‘Hold Power To Account’
After grilling a consulting firm executive about his potential conflict of interest as it pertains to the opioid crisis, Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California joined MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the rigor she employs and her philosophy of government when it comes to holding powerful people accountable. » Subscribe to MSNBC: … [Read more...]
Rep. Katie Porter Explains Biden’s Billionaire Tax
Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) joins MSNBC's Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss President Biden’s new minimum tax targeting the wealthiest Americans’ income and unrealized gains like stocks. Rep. Porter says “just because the ultra-wealthy are receiving their income in a different form … it doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be taxed.” » Subscribe to MSNBC: … [Read more...]
Rep. Katie Porter Goes After Trump, Uncovering Potential Bribery Scheme
For the first time in history, the House Natural Resources Committee made a criminal referral with the Justice Department. That’s after a three-year investigation by Democrats revealing evidence of possible donations to the Trump campaign in exchange for federal government approval of Arizona real estate deals. Calling this “egregious,” Rep. Katie Porter tells MSNBC’s Lawrence … [Read more...]
Lawrence: Clarence Thomas Is A Politician
After Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas posed for a photo with the Donald Trump-endorsed Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker, MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell says that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is making it very clear to voters whose side he is on. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth … [Read more...]