Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s criminal defense team wants Special Counsel Jack Smith held in contempt over court filings. Also, Trump invokes the impeachment clause in the immunity appeal. Plus, House Democrats call on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from the Trump Colorado ballot case. And President Biden plans to deliver a speech on preserving democracy ahead of the January 6 anniversary. Andrew Weissmann, Professor Jack Rakove, Rep. Daniel Goldman, and Sen. Chris Coons join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to keep him on the ballot nationwide. Also, the U.S. condemns Israeli ministers’ “inflammatory” remarks on resettling Palestinians outside of Gaza. Plus, Trump appeals the Colorado ballot ruling ahead of the March 5 primary. And a federal appeals panel blocks the Biden administration’s guidance on emergency abortions in Texas. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Thomas Friedman, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, and Michele Goodwin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Mark Meadows asks the 11th circuit court of appeals for a full hearing on moving his Georgia RICO case to federal court. Also, Donald Trump appeals the decision barring him from the Maine ballot. And federal prosecutors file a second superseding indictment in the Sen. Menendez bribery case. Joyce Vance, Harry Litman, Laurence Tribe, and David Blight join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Maine becomes the second state to bar Donald Trump from the ballot. Plus, Rep. Lauren Boebert switches her House district for the 2024 election. And Audrino Kayipa shares how she’s been able to achieve her dreams thanks to the K.I.N.D. Fund. David Blight, Eugene Robinson, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, Barbara McQuade, Glenn Kirschner and Adam Frisch join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Special Counsel Jack Smith files a motion to block Donald trump’s political disinformation in court. Also, Trump tries to claim he knows “nothing” about Adolf Hitler after evoking Hitler’s “blood poisoning” language. Plus, the Russian economy struggles amid the Ukraine war. And Nikki Haley refuses to say slavery caused the Civil War. Andrew Weissmann, Barbara McQuade, Kurt Andersen, Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, and Howell Raines join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is reportedly heard on audio recordings pressuring Michigan officials to not certify the 2020 election. Also, the U.N. says 93 percent of displaced Gazans don’t have enough food. Plus, consumer confidence surges as inflation recedes. And Democrats push a bill to ban hedge fund purchase of homes. Craig Mauger, Andrew Weissmann, Joyce Vance, Ayman Mohyeldin, Jared Bernstein and Rep. Adam Smith join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is barred from the Colorado ballot under the 14th Amendment. Also, the GOP plays politics with Ukraine’s fight against Russia. And Texas Republicans test the limits of the state’s authority on abortion rights and border security. Professor Laurence Tribe, Judge Michael Luttig, U.S. Army Col. Eugene Vindman (Ret.), U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.), and Rep. Colin Allred join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: Vice President Kamala Harris sits down in an exclusive interview to reflect on her past year in office, the upcoming election, and the future of democracy. And the Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot. Vice President Kamala Harris, Andrew Weissmann and Neal Katyal join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans downplay Donald Trump’s dangerous immigration rhetoric. Also, Defense Secretary Austin meets with Israeli officials. Plus, Justice Clarence Thomas reportedly pushed for a higher salary. And an Iranian human rights activist is facing a new trial just days after winning a Nobel Peace Prize. Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Robert Garcia, Michael Beschloss, Aaron David Miller, Jamelle Bouie and Masih Alinejad join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: A jury awards $148M to the Atlanta election workers that Rudy Giuliani lied about after the 2020 election. Also, Mark Meadows seeks a more favorable jury in federal court. Plus, a binder of classified Russian intel reportedly went missing in the final hours of the Trump administration. And The New York Times reveals how the Supreme Court overturned Roe. Meryl Governski, Rodney Smolla, Barbara McQuade, Gwen Keyes, Rep. Eric Swalwell and Jessica Mackler join Katie Phang.