Velshi: Trump about to face down adversary China, 'weakened, overextended' and stuck in his Iran war

Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate advances a bill to limit Donald Trump’s Iran war powers. Also, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse slams Trump’s “cop beaters' slush fund.” And the Justice Department nixes audits for Trump, his family, and his businesses. Sen. Gary Peters, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Ali Velshi,  and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he called off new strikes on Iran. Also, Trump drops the IRS suit for his $1.776 billion fund to pay his allies. Plus, three are killed in a shooting at the San Diego Islamic Center. And Democrats warn of a new assault on voting rights. Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Ro Khanna, Rob D’Amico, and Rep. Terri Sewell join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump leaves China with no policy breakthroughs. Also, the German Chancellor warns of the “social climate” in the United States. Plus, the Trump world thrives as U.S. prices keep rising. And Trump uses the China trip to lobby for his ballroom. Chrystia Freeland, Robert Reich, and Rep. Maxwell Frost join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: China reportedly gains an edge on the U.S. amid the Iran war. Also, Democrats warn GOP maps target minorities’ voting power. Plus, House Democrats call for Trump Cabinet member Howard Lutnick to resign after his Epstein interview is released. And House Democrats introduce anti-corruption legislation. Laura Barrón-López, Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. James Walkinshaw, and Barbara McQuade join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s war in Iran looms over the U.S.-China summit. Also, economists predicted the failures of Trump’s economy. And The Wall Street Journal reports the Trump administration is eyeing 250 pardons for July 4th. Laura Barrón-López, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Bobby Ghosh, Justin Wolfers, and Melissa Murray join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: U.S. gas prices rise 50% since the start of the Iran war. Also, primary wins in Nebraska could help Democrats in November. Plus, Epstein survivors speak out at a Florida “shadow” hearing. And Donald Trump wants Republicans to use taxpayer money for his ballroom. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Rep. Maxwell Frost, David Farenthold, and Tim O’Brien join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he wants Venezuela to be the 51st state. Also, Trump’s war in Iran is hurting the U.S. economy. Plus, Trump’s redistricting war escalates nationwide. And Trump’s second term retribution campaign continues. Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Norm Eisen, and Barbara McQuade join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fixates on the ballroom as the Iran war spikes gas prices. Also, Republicans move to redraw Black-majority districts in the south. Plus, Democrats pass a bill to block whites-only communities in Pennsylvania. And Vladimir Putin scales back his “Victory Day” parade. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Melissa Murray, Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton, and Amb. Michael McFaul join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. and Iran exchange strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Also, MS NOW reports FBI Director Kash Patel has ordered polygraphs of current and former members of his security team. And The New York Times wins a Pulitzer Prize for exposing Donald Trump profiting as president. Sen. Adam Schiff, Andrew Weissmann, and Eric Lipton join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Americans sour on Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran war and the economy. Also, GOP redistricting efforts expand in southern states. Plus, Trump Cabinet member Howard Lutnick testifies to the House Oversight Committee about Jeffrey Epstein. And the Trump Justice Department sues Denver over its assault weapons ban. Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Mayor Mike Johnston join Jacob Soboroff. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.