The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Tonight on The Last Word: Florida’s six-week abortion ban is now in effect. Also, Wisconsin becomes a key battleground state in 2024. Plus, Donald Trump lies about the criminal justice system while saying he’d consider pardons for January 6 rioters. And Vice President Harris visits Atlanta to court Black voters. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, Florida State Rep. Fentrice Driskell, Mayor Donna Deegan, Rep. Gwen Moore, Ben Wikler, Neal Katyal, and Davante Jennings join Jonathan Capehart.

Tonight on The Last Word: The NYPD enters Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall. Also, Trump’s New York criminal jury is shown new text messages revealing the extent of the Stormy Daniels deal. Plus, The New York Times reports Trump is unhappy with trial attorney Todd Blanche. And Trump-endorsed Eric Hovde seeks to unseat Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin. Cedric Alexander, Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: New material is released in Donald Trump’s classified documents case. Also, the conservative justices signal some support for presidential immunity in Trump’s case. Plus, Vice President Harris kicks off her economic tour in Atlanta. And Trump struggles to win over Nikki Haley voters. Andrew Weissmann, Bradley Moss, Timothy Snyder, Charles Blow, and Simon Rosenberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: David Pecker testifies AMI bought the Karen McDougal story to influence the 2016 election. Also, Trump’s immunity case becomes the latest Supreme Court controversy. Plus, the Arizona indictment adds details to the “fake electors” plot. And Tennessee enacts a law allowing teachers to carry guns. Adam Klasfeld, Faith Gay, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Ryan Reilly, TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, and Jennifer Aprea join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court hears arguments on Donald Trump’s immunity claim. Also, Democrats call on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from January 6-related cases. And prosecutors say Trump keeps breaking his gag order. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Laurence Tribe, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Adam Klasfeld join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Washington Post reports Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani are among the seven unnamed Trump aides charged in Arizona. Also, Donald Trump’s January 6 case is on hold as the Supreme Court weighs his immunity claim. And President Biden picks up another key union endorsement. Timothy Heaphy, Andrew Weissmann, and Jimmy Williams, Jr. join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Judge Merchan questions Donald Trump’s lawyer’s credibility. Also, ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker details Trump’s “catch and kill” deal. And President Biden makes an abortion rights campaign stop in Florida. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Opening statements were delivered in Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial. And Mary Trump reacts to her uncle’s criminal trial. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Melissa Murray, and Mary Trump join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Prosecutors choose to not reveal the full witness list in Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Also, President Biden hits the campaign trail while Trump stands trial. Plus, House Democrats help advance a critical foreign aid package. And reproductive rights are expected on the ballot on Florida, Arizona, and Nevada. Joyce Vance, Adam Klasfeld, Jennifer Rubin, Michael Beschloss, Timothy Snyder, and Mini Timmaraju join Jonathan Capehart.

Tonight on The Last Word: 12 jurors and one alternate are seated in Donald Trump’s criminal trial. And NBC News reports a source confirms Israel carried out an operation inside Iran. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Courtney Kube, Ben Rhodes, and Mike Memoli join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Trump reposts a claim by a FOX host about the jury pool in his New York criminal trial. Also, Trump defends his $175m bond in his New York civil fraud case. And, Senate Democrats end the Republicans' push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Plus, Arizona Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake says her state's abortion ban is no big deal because "you can drive three hours that way." Andrew Weissmann, Adam Pollock, Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-NY), and Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The first seven jurors are seated in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Also, the Supreme Court hears a case that may impact Trump’s January 6 charges. And President Biden visits his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania for a campaign stop. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Katie Porter, Neal Katyal, and Mayor Paige Cognetti join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump becomes the first former president to go on trial. Also, Trump’s financial woes grow as the New York criminal trial begins. And Vice President Harris hits the GOP on reproductive rights in Nevada. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Tim O’Brien, and Simon Rosenberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump and Speaker Johnson falsely tie border security to voting. Also, Vice President Harris slams the Arizona abortion ban. Plus, Tennessee Senate Republicans advance a bill to arm teachers a year after a deadly Nashville school shooting. And President Biden is using his cash advantage to target key voting blocs. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Perry Stein, Bradley Moss, AZ state Sen. Eva Burch, Beth Gebhard, and TN state Rep. Justin J. Pearson join Katie Phang.

Tonight on The Last Word: Jury selection begins on Monday for Donald Trump’s first criminal trial. Also, Trump and Republicans deflect on abortion after the Arizona ruling. Plus, President Biden announces a new student loan relief plan and a new rule to close the “gun show loophole.” And PBS releases an “American Masters” episode on former Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Barbara McQuade, Glenn Kirschner, Rep. Abigail Spanberger, and Rep. James Clyburn join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Three Republican presidents led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Also, historians publish an amicus brief rejecting Donald Trump’s immunity claim. Plus, a judge denies Trump’s third attempt this week to stop his first criminal trial. And Democrats fight to protect reproductive rights in Wisconsin. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Neal Katyal, Professor Jack Rakove, Adam Klasfeld, Harry Litman, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Arizona Supreme Court rules a near-total abortion ban from 1864 is enforceable. Also, a judge denies Donald Trump’s efforts to stop his criminal trial. And Sen. Chuck Schumer calls on Speaker Johnson to bring the Ukraine aid bill for a vote. Governor Katie Hobbs, Alexis McGill Johnson, Harry Litman, Professor Jack Rakove, and Rep. Eric Swalwell join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is “proud” of his role in overturning Roe v. Wade. Also, Jack Smith urges the Supreme Court to reject Trump’s immunity claims. And global protests erupt as the Gaza war hits the half-year mark. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Colin Allred, Joyce Vance, and Thomas Friedman join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: House Republicans continue to hold up Ukraine aid. Also, Donald Trump ramps up anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of November. Plus, the economy adds 303,000 jobs in March. And the No Labels group ends its push to find a presidential candidate to challenge Pres. Biden and Donald Trump. Adm. James Stavridis, Marci Shore, Rep. Robert Garcia, Robert Reich, and Rahna Epting join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department spars with the Trump-appointed judge in the classified documents case. Also, Simon Rosenberg says Democrats can win in 2024. Plus, President Biden plans to meet with the families of the Baltimore bridge collapse victims Friday. And the White House reports Biden made it clear to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that an immediate ceasefire in Gaza is needed. Laurence Tribe, Neal Katyal, Simon Rosenberg, Tom Perez, and Peter Beinart join Lawrence O’Donnell.