Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to secure his debt ceiling demand. Also, Democrats bail out House Republicans ahead of the government shutdown. And Elon Musk is criticized for endorsing Germany’s far-right political party. Timothy Snyder, Rep. Sara Jacobs,  Amb. Michael McFaul, and Rep. Gwen Moore join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: A government shutdown looms as the Trump-Musk budget bill fails in the House. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Sen. Jeff Merkley. EJ Dionne, and Norm Ornstein join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: A government shutdown looms as Donald Trump tells Republicans to block a funding bill. Also, with a razor-thin majority, GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson still needs Democrats. And JD Vance dodges questions about Speaker Johnson. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Norm Ornstein, and EJ Dionne join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports several allied nations are concerned Elon Musk could share sensitive data. Also, GOP senators express concern over some Trump nominees. And Texas sues a New York doctor over mailed abortion pills. Eric Lipton, Sen. Ed Markey, Julie Kay, and Declan Walsh join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump repeats the lie that Americans won’t pay for tariffs. Also, some GOP senators won’t say if they back Pete Hegseth. And the New York judge in Trump’s hush money case won’t toss the conviction over the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, Rep. Marilyn Strickland, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The latest on Trump’s picks to serve in the next Administration. Plus, Republican power grabs in North Carolina.  And a shocking stat about local news and voting for Trump in 2024.  Dr. Keneshia Grant, Fernand Armandi, Justice Allison Riggs, Anderson Clayton, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Gary Lee join Jason Johnson.

Tonight on The Last Word: Some Trump picks still don’t have the votes to be confirmed. Plus, Democrats reject Trump’s plan for more tax cuts for the rich. Also E.J Dionne and Jonathan Capehart join Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss the challenge of covering a second Trump term. Senator Amy Klobuchar and Robert Greenstein also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: FBI Director Christopher Wray announces his plan to resign. Also, several Trump picks are facing tough confirmation hearings. And a gun violence vigil marks the 12-year remembrance of the Sandy Hook mass shooting. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Maxwell Frost, and Sen. Andy Kim join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden lays out the economic legacy that Donald Trump will inherit. Also, Adam Schiff is sworn in as a U.S. senator on Monday by Vice President Harris. And Lisa Blunt Rochester is elected as Delaware’s first female senator and first Black senator. Jared Bernstein, Sen. Adam Schiff, and Sen.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth is defiant despite his multiple controversies. Also, President Biden says the U.S. will support Syria and its neighbors. And Donald Trump lashes out at January 6 Committee members. Rep. Adam Smith and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.