Tonight on the Last Word: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg talks to Lawrence about President Biden’s infrastructure plan. Also, Biden looks to make good on his campaign promise to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. Plus, two Capitol police officers sue Donald Trump for directing the Jan. 6 insurrection. Derek Chauvin trial witnesses describe grief and regret. And First Lady Dr. Jill Biden meets with California farmworkers on César Chávez Day. Majority Whip James Clyburn, Del. Stacey Plaskett and Dolores Huerta also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Biden: This will be ‘moment America won the future’

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: Prosecutors choose to not reveal the full witness list in Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Also, President Biden hits the campaign trail while Trump stands trial. Plus, House Democrats help advance a critical foreign aid package. And reproductive rights are expected on the ballot on Florida, Arizona, and Nevada. Joyce Vance, Adam Klasfeld, Jennifer Rubin, Michael Beschloss, Timothy Snyder, and Mini Timmaraju join Jonathan Capehart.

Full Trump jury seated, opening statements on Monday

Tonight on The Last Word: 12 jurors and one alternate are seated in Donald Trump’s criminal trial. And NBC News reports a source confirms Israel carried out an operation inside Iran. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Courtney Kube, Ben Rhodes,  and Mike Memoli join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: Gagged Trump's jury pool attacks are a big problem for his lawyers

Tonight on The Last Word: Trump reposts a claim by a FOX host about the jury pool in his New York criminal trial. Also, Trump defends his $175m bond in his New York civil fraud case. And, Senate Democrats end the Republicans' push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Plus, Arizona Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake says her state's abortion ban is no big deal because "you can drive three hours that way." Andrew Weissmann, Adam Pollock, Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-NY), and Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) join Lawrence O'Donnell.

'A clear violation': Gagged Trump posts FOX lie about criminal case jury pool

Tonight on The Last Word: The first seven jurors are seated in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Also, the Supreme Court hears a case that may impact Trump’s January 6 charges. And President Biden visits his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania for a campaign stop. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Katie Porter, Neal Katyal, and Mayor Paige Cognetti join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: Criminal defendant Trump makes history in sleeping court room portrait

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.

Biden: This will be ‘moment America won the future’

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