Tonight on The Last Word: David Pecker testifies AMI bought the Karen McDougal story to influence the 2016 election. Also, Trump’s immunity case becomes the latest Supreme Court controversy. Plus, the Arizona indictment adds details to the “fake electors” plot. And Tennessee enacts a law allowing teachers to carry guns. Adam Klasfeld, Faith Gay, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Ryan Reilly, TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, and Jennifer Aprea join Ali Velshi.

First week of testimony in Trump hush money trial wraps

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Tonight on The Last Word: Abortion rights are front and center in the Biden campaign. Also, a Trump-picked judge indefinitely delays the Trump classified documents trial. Plus, Donald Trump stokes anti-immigrant fears with recent comments. And Ali Velshi discusses his new memoir, “Small Acts of Courage.” Michael Tyler, Glenn Kirschner, Bradley Moss, and Rep. Colin Allred also join Jonathan Capehart.

VP Harris: Trump to blame for state-level abortion bans

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump loses his bid for mistrial after testimony from Stormy Daniels where she details their alleged 2006 sexual encounter. Plus, NYC Mayor Eric Adams says that authorities will “be ready” if Trump is ordered to jail. Lisa Rubin, Andrew Weissmann, and Adam Klasfeld join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: Trump lawyer admits Stormy testimony is extraordinarily damaging to Trump

Tonight on The Last Word: Judge Merchan reprimands Trump over 10 gag order violations. Plus, Jen Psaki joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss working in the White House post-Trump. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Neal Katyal also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Judge will impose jail time “if necessary” for Donald Trump

Tonight on The Last Word: Ex-Trump aide Hope Hicks testifies at the hush money trial. Lisa Rubin, Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Jonathan Alter join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: ‘You get monsters like Donald Trump thanks to people like Hope Hicks’

Tonight on The Last Word: Stormy Daniels’ ex-lawyer details the hush money payment in Trump’s criminal trial. Also, the Nevada abortion rights amendment surpasses the signature threshold for the November ballot. And a court room sketch artist captures the moment Donald Trump “glowered” at Lawrence O’Donnell. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, Sen. Jacky Rosen, and Isabelle Brourman join.

First week of testimony in Trump hush money trial wraps

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