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.

Trump team wants Jack Smith held in contempt in federal election case

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

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

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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.

Trump team wants Jack Smith held in contempt in federal election case

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