Videos: The Last Word

On Thursday's Very Last Word, MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell reiterated his point about the exclusively/primarily discrepancy in the IRS's reading of Section 501(c)(4) of the tax code. Also, Joy Reid broke down the week's three scandals and talked about whether any will have a lasting impact.

Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York plans to introduce legislation to change the way the military handles allegations of sexual assault. In an exclusive interview on The Last Word, she explained why it should be more parallel to the civilian system.

As Mark Sanford wins a congressional seat and Anthony Weiner considers a mayoral run, MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell discusses whether scandal or policy is more important in a political comeback with MSNBC's Krystal Ball and Eugene Robinson.

That's the message Democratic Senator Joe Manchin had about expanding background checks when he updated MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell in an exclusive interview on the status of his bill and why this fight is so personal for him.

With a little help from his friends? First lady Michelle Obama called Chris Christie 'terrific' after hearing about his lap-band surgery. And Jon Bon Jovi, Alec Baldwin, and James Carville make cameos in a video for the Governor's office. But will those ties help or hurt his chances of getting Republican support in 2016.

In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing, a lot of attention has been given to the investigation and the suspects. But, the family most affected in this tragedy, the Richard family of Dorchester, Mass., told their story. MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell has details in the Rewrite.

On Thursday's Very Last Word, MSNBC's Ari Melber and Krystal Ball discussed the country's acceptance of adultery in a politician's past.

In an exclusive interview, Sen. Elizabeth Warren discusses the first piece of legislation she introduced in the Senate with MSNBC s Lawrence O Donnell. She says the country can t afford to wait to help college students who are struggling to pay their mounting loans -- they shouldn t pay higher rates than big banks.

President Obama dines with House Democratic leadership. Rep. Steve Israel, D-NY, reveals what the President said inside the room to MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell.

Friends of The Last Word, George Takei and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, have teamed up to take on opponents of marriage equality. MSNBC s Lawrence O Donnell has more in the Rewrite.

Ariel Castro was charged with four counts of kidnapping and three counts of rape after keeping three women locked up for the last 10 years. Now, two of the women returned home for the first time. MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell speaks with Ed Smart, whose daughter Elizabeth was kidnapped for nine months. Smart explains what's next for the families on their road to recovery.

State Department officials describe in chilling and gripping detail the confusion and fear in Libya the night the American consulate in Benghazi was attacked and the U.S. Ambassador and three others were killed. MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell discusses with The Washington Post's E.J. Dionne.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reveals that he recently had lap-band surgery to lose weight. MSNBC's Rev. Al Sharpton and Steve Schmidt weigh in on what this means for Christie's 2016 prospects

On Tuesday's Very Last Word, MSNBC's Rev. Al Sharpton discussed Chris Christie's weightloss surgery with Steve Schmidt, and whether he should have told his constituents about it. Also, Joy Reid talked Jim DeMint throwing a wrench in GOP rebranding efforts around immigration.

President Obama responded forcefully to a new report from the Pentagon that estimated 26,000 people in the United States military were sexually assaulted last year. MSNBC's Alex Wagner discusses with Amy Ziering, producer of the documentary 'The Invisible War' about sexual assault in the military.