Joining us now the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Ken Martin. He has been on the road in a series of get out the vote stops ahead of today's elections. Uh Ken, good to have you back on the show.We got a report from Virginia. Let's talk about New Jersey for a moment. That race much closer than I know you or any Democrat wants it to be.Uh Mikey Cheryl, the congresswoman, has a small lead in in most polls. What do you think will be decisive there in New Jersey. >> Well, first, uh thanks for hav ...

Now, it's time for the last word with Lawrence O'Donnell. Good evening, Lawrence. >> Good evening, Rachel. And uh California will be the last report, of course. It'll be 11 p.m. Eastern when California closes uh polls tomorrow night, 8:00 p.m. Pacific. And it's uh probably not going to be a really suspenseful outcome. The polling is overwhelming in California in favor of that one thing on the ballot. And Rachel, I I don't know if you I My California ballot is simply the cutest ballot I've I've ever seen. It ...

I'm fighting for Chuck, a small business owner in Gloucester getting crushed by tariffs. I'm fighting for Karina, a single mom here in Newark who isn't sure if she can afford to stay and raise her son in New Jersey. That's why I'm going to work every day as your governor to make sure you can afford to stay right here in New Jersey.We need a governor who will support the thousands upon thousands of Virginia's families whose livelihoods have been disrupted or destroyed because of Doge and now this government ...

about fear. Everybody in the country is watching the elections that will happen tomorrow. You got big elections in New New Jersey and Virginia, the governor's races and attorney general's races, etc. But all that the attention is focused primarily on New York City.Why. Because the fear the fear that Mamani and all that he represents will be risen to power. That he'll be elected the mayor of America's largest city, the the the once cradle of capitalism.that we're going to have a a Marxist, a communist runnin ...

The family of former Vice President Dick Cheney released the following statement. Richard B. Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, died last night, November 3rd, 2025.He was 84 years old. His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynn, his daughters Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed. The former vice president died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.For decades, Dick Cheney served our nation, including as White House Chief of Staff, Wyoming' ...

Presidential historian John Meechum joins us now. Uh Meechum, um your thoughts on this moment? >> Well, a remarkable American figure. Uh we really don't make them like this anymore. Uh someone who, as John says, was a political scientist uh and came to work on the Hill briefly and then goes into the executive branch, youngest White House chief of staff ever. Uh, and one of the things about I think Vice President Cheney that uh people will be wrestling with and I think he would love the fact that he's making ...

The family of former Vice President Dick Cheney released the following statement. Richard B. Cheney, the 46th vice president of the United States, died last night, November 3rd, 2025.He was 84 years old. His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynn, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed. The former vice president died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.For decades, Dick Cheney served our nation, including as White House Chief of Staff, Wyoming ...

US Military Actions in Mexico - The Trump administration is considering sending US troops and intel officers into Mexico to target drug cartels, including potential drone strikes on drug labs [1] - Early training for the mission has started, but deployment is not imminent [2] - The administration believes it doesn't need congressional approval for strikes against drug smuggling [2] - The administration argues that the strikes don't meet the definition of "hostilities" under the War Powers Resolution because US troops are not directly in harm's way [4][5][6] - The administration's interpretation of the War Powers Resolution is that it does not apply to the ongoing anti-cartel campaign [3] Legal and Congressional Oversight - Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the president typically needs congressional approval for sustained military action longer than 60 days [3] - The administration argues that because the drone strikes are remotely operated and US forces aren't physically in danger, they don't have to abide by the War Powers Act's 60-day notification requirement [5][6] - Senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee have sent multiple letters to the Pentagon about armed forces activities and have received no response [10] Shifting Goals and Strategy - The administration's goals appear to be shifting, initially focused on stopping fentanyl, then shifting to pressuring the Venezuelan military [14][15] - Fentanyl primarily comes from Mexico, not Venezuela [14] - Potential strikes on military bases in Venezuela could be considered an act of hostility, especially if American pilots are involved [11][12]

It's election day, meaning Americans across the country are heading to the polls this morning to vote in a slate of key races that could provide an early peak into how the public views both the presidency and both political parties heading into 2026. Among the highstakes showdowns, the battle for mayor of New York. The governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia, as well as a redistricting ballot measure in California.In New York City, front runner Zoran Mamdani holds a healthy lead in the polls, centering ...

Right on the northern edge of Chicago, right on the shore of Lake Michigan, the town of Evston, Illinois, has a population of about 75,000. Uh it's the home of Northwestern University. It's a beautiful place.Uh I did an event there just about a year ago. I really loved it. Um but right now that town is is turning out to be a crucible for the forging of incredibly determined people.Incredibly determined and resourceful, brave, nononsense Americans. Uh, take it from a local resident named Emily Miller. She's ...