Tonight on the Last Word: Republicans step up voter suppression efforts after the “big lie” about the 2020 election and the Capitol riot. Also, Florida House Republicans are pushing a bill to ban trans athletes from participating in girls’ or women’s sports. Plus, a poll shows 80% of Black adults have little to no confidence in the police. And a nurse practitioner rushes to give COVID vaccines that would otherwise expire to those who are homebound. Glenn Kirschner, Yamiche Alcindor, Errin Haines, Florida State Rep. Michele Rayner-Goolsby, Lt. Cheryl Orange and Tarik Khan join Jonathan Capehart.

400+ arrested in sweeping Jan. 6th investigation

Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of ‘The West Wing,’ Lawrence O’Donnell examines the compelling and impactful political stories of the day. Join him every weeknight.

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump becomes the first former president to go on trial. Also, Trump’s financial woes grow as the New York criminal trial begins. And Vice President Harris hits the GOP on reproductive rights in Nevada. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Tim O’Brien, and Simon Rosenberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: Trump wants a big protest outside his trial. Instead he got babies napping.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump and Speaker Johnson falsely tie border security to voting. Also, Vice President Harris slams the Arizona abortion ban. Plus, Tennessee Senate Republicans advance a bill to arm teachers a year after a deadly Nashville school shooting. And President Biden is using his cash advantage to target key voting blocs. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Perry Stein, Bradley Moss, AZ state Sen. Eva Burch, Beth Gebhard, and TN state Rep. Justin J. Pearson join Katie Phang.

Trump trial begins Monday after multiple delay tactics

Tonight on The Last Word: Jury selection begins on Monday for Donald Trump’s first criminal trial. Also, Trump and Republicans deflect on abortion after the Arizona ruling. Plus, President Biden announces a new student loan relief plan and a new rule to close the “gun show loophole.” And PBS releases an “American Masters” episode on former Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Barbara McQuade, Glenn Kirschner, Rep. Abigail Spanberger, and Rep. James Clyburn join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: Trump's face lies to you without saying a word

Tonight on The Last Word: Three Republican presidents led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Also, historians publish an amicus brief rejecting Donald Trump’s immunity claim. Plus, a judge denies Trump’s third attempt this week to stop his first criminal trial. And Democrats fight to protect reproductive rights in Wisconsin. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Neal Katyal, Professor Jack Rakove, Adam Klasfeld, Harry Litman, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: SCOTUS justices of 3 GOP presidents ended Roe. ‘Your vote lives after you.’

Tonight on The Last Word: The Arizona Supreme Court rules a near-total abortion ban from 1864 is enforceable. Also, a judge denies Donald Trump’s efforts to stop his criminal trial. And Sen. Chuck Schumer calls on Speaker Johnson to bring the Ukraine aid bill for a vote. Governor Katie Hobbs, Alexis McGill Johnson, Harry Litman, Professor Jack Rakove, and Rep. Eric Swalwell join Lawrence O’Donnell.

400+ arrested in sweeping Jan. 6th investigation

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