Tonight on the Last Word: The Derek Chauvin jury will hear closing arguments Monday. Also, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff talks to Lawrence about President Biden’s new sanctions on Russia for interference in U.S. elections. Plus, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy defends inaction on Rep. Matt Gaetz. New polling shows the majority of Americans support Biden’s infrastructure plan. And West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin wields power as the Democrats’ 50th vote. Kirk Burkhalter, David Henderson, John Heilemann, Zerlina Maxwell, Virginia Heffernan and Nancy Heffernan also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Day 14: Defense rests without Derek Chauvin’s testimony

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Tonight on The Last Word: Opening statements were delivered in Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial. And Mary Trump reacts to her uncle’s criminal trial. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Melissa Murray, and Mary Trump join Lawrence O’Donnell.

'What have we done?': Lawrence examines shocking Trump evidence revealed in trial

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.

Day 14: Defense rests without Derek Chauvin’s testimony

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