Guests: Lisa Rubin, Harry Litman, Judge LaDoris Cordell, McKay Coppins, Andrew Marantz
Tonight: the judge hands down his penalty for violations of the gag order. And what we learned from the man brokering the deal between Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump. Then, the chilling plan for a second term, in Trump's own words. Plus, what we know about what's driving the campus protests nationwide. And the latest installment in our ongoing series: Are You Better Off?

Trump back in court for 2nd week of testimony in criminal trial

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Guests: Lisa Rubin, Suzanne Craig, Charles Coleman, Danny Hakim, Jodi Kantor
Defendant Trump declines to take the stand as the defense rests. Tonight: the collapse of Trump's final witness and crucial decisions from the judge about what the jury can decide. Then, the RNC's head of "election integrity" arraigned for voter fraud. And the latest outrage at the ethical nightmare at the Supreme Court as Justice Alito is caught flying an upside down flag at his home.

‘Backfired:’ Trump witness’s own emails used against him on cross-examination

Guests: Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Melissa Murray, Kristy Greenberg, Phillip Hamilton, Rep. Robert Garcia, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Michael Steele
The shocking news about a Supreme Court Justice. Tonight: new concern about the court's credibility. And new calls for Justice Alito to step aside from cases involving Trump and Jan. 6. Then: Trump's squad returns to Washington as the MAGA caucus goes on full attack. And what to expect when you're expecting the Trump trial to start wrapping up next week.

Justice Alito blames wife for pro-Trump symbol at his house

GOP rep invokes Proud Boys at Trump trial: 'Standing back and standing by'

Guests: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Tim O’Brien, Olivia Nuzzi, Andrew Rice, Anna Bower, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Mike Hixenbaugh
The red tie brigade comes to court. How Trump's trial turned into a VP audition. And is Trump using his surrogates to violate his gag order? Tonight: the ramifications for the defendant. And what could happen in court tomorrow. Then, President Biden and Donald Trump come to terms—but will the debates ever actually happen? And there's good news on the inflation front for Bidenomics.

Bible-loving Mike Johnson attends Trump 'porn star mistress' trial

Chris Hayes, Alex Wagner and Lawrence O’Donnell, Rachel Maddow and more discuss the second day of Michael Cohen's testimony in the Trump criminal trial during MSNBC's special coverage.

Trump back in court for 2nd week of testimony in criminal trial

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