Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump skips the third day of the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial to attend his mother-in-law’s funeral. Also, House Republicans pass two anti-abortion bills. And Uvalde families demand accountability after the Justice Department’s report. Barbara McQuade, Glenn Kirschner, Rep. Katie Porter, and TX State Sen. Roland Gutierrez join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: Judge schools Trump lawyer on ‘Evidence 101’

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: A GOP-led House Oversight Committee hearing descends into chaos. Also, Donald Trump continues to spread lies about his criminal cases. Plus, Democrats call on Justice Alito to recuse himself from January 6 cases. And the Dow closes above 40,000 for the first time in history. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Stuart Stevens, Joyce Vance, Rep. Eric Swalwell, and Robert Reich join Ali Velshi.

Ali Velshi: Trump has conditioned Republicans to spread his American carnage

Tonight on The Last Word: Michael Cohen testifies for a third day in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: Trump defense ‘has yet to say a single word’ about criminal charges against him

Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden and Donald Trump agree to debate in June and September. Also, Maryland Democrats back Angela Alsobrooks in the Senate race. Plus, Sen. Jon Tester vies for a fourth term in Montana. And Luke Russert discusses his book, “Look For Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself.” Andrew Weissmann, Simon Rosenberg, Angela Alsobrooks, and Sen. Jon Tester also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: Trump’s indictments will make debates with Biden 'theater of the absurd'

Tonight on The Last Word: Michael Cohen testifies for a second day in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Tim O’Brien join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: Sleeping 'old man' Trump made trial look like it was in a nursing home

Tonight on The Last Word: Michael Cohen testifies in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: Judge schools Trump lawyer on ‘Evidence 101’

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