Tonight on the Last Word: The Justice Department acts to right racial injustices. Also, President Biden stresses the need to pass the infrastructure plan to create jobs and help families return to work. Plus, Republicans tout the Covid relief bill they voted against. The Texas House passes a voter suppression bill. And Pfizer applies for full approval of the Covid vaccine. Gloria Browne-Marshall, Glenn Kirschner, William Spriggs, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, Texas State Rep. Rafael Anchía and Dr. Vin Gupta join Ali Velshi.

Ex-Officers indicted on federal civil rights charges for murder of George Floyd

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: 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.

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.

Ex-Officers indicted on federal civil rights charges for murder of George Floyd

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