Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump retreats on Mexico and Canada tariffs again. Also, Trump is criticized globally for turning on Ukraine. Plus, a federal judge rules Trump’s firing of a labor board member is illegal. And Democrats hear testimony on the dangers of GOP Medicaid cuts. Amb. Bob Rae, Sen. Jon Ossoff, and Rep. Robin Kelly join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to stiff USAID contractors. Also, Elon Musk’s DOGE layoffs are causing chaos for federal workers. And American farmers brace for harm from Trump’s tariffs. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, and Michele Norris join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump orders a pause on military aid to Ukraine. Also, The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board says Trump is taking “the dumbest tariff plunge.” Plus, a USAID memo says the Trump aid cuts will threaten lives on a “massive scale.” And a top FBI official is forced out over Trump January 6 cases. Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Gary Peters, fmr. Amb. Samantha Power, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump and JD Vance berate an American ally in the Oval Office. Also, a top Trump U.S. attorney demotes January 6 prosecutors. Plus, House Democrats back a lawsuit against Trump’s efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. And NBC News reports House GOP leadership are urging lawmakers to avoid town halls. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Laurence Tribe, Rep. Joe Neguse, and Rep. Madeleine Dean join Jonathan Capehart.

Tonight on The Last Word: Five former defense secretaries protest the firing of generals. Also, Donald Trump is forced to confront reality on camera. Plus, Elon Musk urges Republicans to impeach the judges blocking Trump. And Jonathan Capehart writes about a “powerful Black history moment.” Sen. Ruben Gallego, Andrew Feinberg, Rep. Daniel Goldman, and Jonathan Capehart join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s lies go unchecked in the first Cabinet meeting. Also, Democrats grill Trump’s solicitor general nominee. Plus, Chief Justice John Roberts blocks a ruling ordering the Trump administration to pay USAID contracts by midnight on Thursday. And Musk lies about USAID funding cuts in the Cabinet room. Robert Reich, Sen. Adam Schiff, Andrew Weissmann, and Jeremy Konyndyk join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: House Republicans narrowly adopt Donald Trump’s budget resolution with deep Medicaid cuts. And the Trump-Musk cuts to USAID threaten the world’s most vulnerable people. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Del. Stacey Plaskett, and Erin Boyd join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. sides with Vladimir Putin and votes against the UN resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Also, Donald Trump fires 6,700 IRS employees during tax season. Plus, a federal judge appoints outside counsel in the New York City Mayor Eric Adams corruption case. And a right-wing podcaster is tapped as the next FBI deputy director. Timothy Snyder, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump abruptly fires Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman CQ Brown. Plus, Kash Patel is sworn in as Trump’s new FBI director. Also, Trump attacks Zelenskyy while praising his talks with Putin. And PA State Rep. Mandy Steele warns against Trump’s medical research cuts. Jennifer Rubin, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Michael McFaul also join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate GOP confirms Kash Patel to be FBI director.  Plus, the Trump administration fires thousands of IRS workers. Also, NY Governor Kathy Hochul vows to stop the ‘Trump revenge tour.’ And an appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to reinstate his Birthright Citizenship order. Sen. Adam Schiff, Sen. Edward Markey, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.