Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is hit with a gag order ahead of the New York criminal trial. Also, the U.S. says Israel wants to schedule their canceled meeting. Plus, Democrat Marilyn Lands flips an Alabama state house seat campaigning on abortion rights. And Florida Democrats are also looking to secure wins by making abortion rights a key campaign issue in November. Joyce Vance, Susanne Craig, Aaron David Miller, AL Rep. Marilyn Lands, and FL Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell join Ali Velshi.

Trump attacks judge & family as hush money trial nears

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Tonight on The Last Word: The NYPD enters Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall. Also, Trump’s New York criminal jury is shown new text messages revealing the extent of the Stormy Daniels deal. Plus, The New York Times reports Trump is unhappy with trial attorney Todd Blanche. And Trump-endorsed Eric Hovde seeks to unseat Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin. Cedric Alexander, Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: Trump's never been closer to spending a night in jail than he is now

Tonight on The Last Word: New material is released in Donald Trump’s classified documents case. Also, the conservative justices signal some support for presidential immunity in Trump’s case. Plus, Vice President Harris kicks off her economic tour in Atlanta. And Trump struggles to win over Nikki Haley voters. Andrew Weissmann, Bradley Moss, Timothy Snyder, Charles Blow, and Simon Rosenberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: New Trump docs transcripts reveal lies detailed in case's indictment

Tonight on The Last Word: David Pecker testifies AMI bought the Karen McDougal story to influence the 2016 election. Also, Trump’s immunity case becomes the latest Supreme Court controversy. Plus, the Arizona indictment adds details to the “fake electors” plot. And Tennessee enacts a law allowing teachers to carry guns. Adam Klasfeld, Faith Gay, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Ryan Reilly, TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, and Jennifer Aprea join Ali Velshi.

First week of testimony in Trump hush money trial wraps

Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court hears arguments on Donald Trump’s immunity claim. Also, Democrats call on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from January 6-related cases. And prosecutors say Trump keeps breaking his gag order. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Laurence Tribe, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Adam Klasfeld join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: Supreme Court justices can protect the Constitution or Trump

Tonight on The Last Word: The Washington Post reports Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani are among the seven unnamed Trump aides charged in Arizona. Also, Donald Trump’s January 6 case is on hold as the Supreme Court weighs his immunity claim. And President Biden picks up another key union endorsement. Timothy Heaphy, Andrew Weissmann, and Jimmy Williams, Jr. join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Trump attacks judge & family as hush money trial nears

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