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.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is set to inherit President Biden’s strong economy. Also, Sen. Joni Ernst plans to meet with Pete Hegseth next week. Plus, House Oversight Committee Democrats prepare for a new Trump term. And states are Trump-proofing ahead of inauguration. Timothy Snyder, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rep. Gerry Connolly, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Heather Williams join Jonathan Capehart.

Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth continues to meet with GOP senators. Also, House Republicans block the release of the Matt Gaetz ethics report. Plus, a California Democrat flips a GOP-held seat in the last House race to be called. And President Biden meets with descendants of William Tucker, the first African born into slavery in America. Sen. Jacky Rosen, Rep. Glenn Ivey, Rep.-elect Adam Gray, and Wanda Tucker join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth is facing GOP skepticism. Also, Senate Republicans are reportedly open to considering Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel. Plus, The New York Times reports the liberal justices were outvoted on a stronger ethics code. And Republicans hold a slim majority in Congress. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Wiley Nickel join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: NBC News reports Pete Hegseth’s nomination is in peril in the Senate. Also, Russian State TV gloats about Donald Trump’s picks. Plus, President Biden becomes the first sitting president to visit Angola. And generous contributions to the K.I.N.D. Fund continue to help provide desks for students in Malawi. Rep. Marilyn Strickland, Timothy Snyder, and Eugene Robinson join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden issues a full pardon for his son, Hunter Biden. Also, The New Yorker reports on Pete Hegseth’s alleged sexist behavior and drunkenness at previous jobs. Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Adam Smith, and Judd Devermont join Lawrence O’Donnell.