The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is indicted on seven counts in the Justice Department’s classified documents case. Rachel Maddow, Neal Katyal, Bradley Moss, Andrew Weissmann and Rep. Adam Schiff join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department tells Trump’s lawyers he’s a “target” in the classified documents case, which The New York Times calls the “clearest signal yet” Trump could face federal criminal charges. Andrew Weissmann and Timothy Parlatore join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows testified to the Trump grand jury. Also, Sen. Raphael Warnock discusses the importance of passing gun violence legislation. Plus, Republicans are attacking voting rights nationwide. And ethical scandals continue to plague the Supreme Court. Glenn Kirschner, Bradley Moss and Michael Waldman also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Special counsel Jack Smith meets with Donald Trump’s criminal defense lawyers at the Justice Department. And President Biden’s negotiating team discusses the debt limit deal. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Steve Ricchetti, Louisa Terrell and Shalanda Young join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden delivers his first Oval Office speech after avoiding default. Also, The Washington Post reports that the Georgia Trump probe now includes actions outside of the state. Plus, Harris County officials call the Texas GOP election bills “politically motivated.” And Colorado Springs elects its first Black mayor. Tracy Alloway, Stephanie Kelton, Glenn Kirschner, Jane Hope Hamilton and Mayor-elect Yemi Mobolade join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: Trump uses a Fox town hall to spew lies and attack his rivals. Also, Trump scrambles to avoid a question about the classified documents case. Plus, U.S. allies discuss the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO. And the Senate passes the debt limit bill 63-36. Charles Blow, Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal and Timothy Snyder join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The House passes the debt limit bill 314-117. Also, prosecutors are likely to use Trump’s own words against him. Plus, Texas Republicans target elections in a Democratic stronghold. And GOP-led state bills are targeting abortion and LGBTQ rights. Barbara McQuade, Bradley Moss, Rep. Colin Allred and Jamelle Bouie join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The House Rules Committee advances the debt ceiling bill. Also, The Washington Post reports that prosecutors are questioning a Trump employee about Mar-a-Lago surveillance footage. Plus, calls for Justice Clarence Thomas to resign continue. And a recent poll finds most Tennessee voters support stricter gun laws. Jennifer Rubin, Harry Litman, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sets June 5 as the deadline for Congress to raise the debt limit. Also, Vladimir Putin claims victory in Bakhmut after staggering losses. Plus, Harris County plans to sue Texas over GOP election bills. And Richard Lui discusses his new documentary, “Unconditional.” Mark Zandi, Rep. Dan Kildee, former Amb. William Taylor and Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones also join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Washington Post reports Trump workers moved Mar-a-Lago boxes one day before the FBI came for the classified documents. Also, all House Democrats have signed the debt limit discharge petition. Plus, an Indiana doctor faces discipline for helping a 10-year-old rape victim get an abortion. And the Oath Keepers leader gets 18 years in prison. Harry Litman, Bradley Moss, Rep. Jim McGovern, Dr. Tracey Wilkinson and Ryan J. Reilly join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Chief Justice Roberts claims the Supreme Court is adhering to the “highest standards of conduct.” Also, Attorney General Merrick Garland publicly ignores the Trump letter. Plus, a Florida school bans Amanda Gorman’s inauguration poem. And Uvalde families are demanding accountability one year later. Cecile Richards, Mini Timmaraju, Daniel Horwitz, Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost and Beto O’Rourke join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s legal peril grows with the New York, Georgia and federal probes. Also, Lawrence offers his new theory of why President Biden might be doing everything right on the debt ceiling. Plus, Harlan Crow rejects the Senate Judiciary Committee’s request for details about his relationship with Justice Clarence Thomas. And Ukraine prepares for a counteroffensive against Russia. Catherine Christian, Barbara McQuade, Dahlia Lithwick and Timothy Snyder joins Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: E. Jean Carroll seeks new damages after Trump’s town hall attacks. Also, GOP donor Harlan Crow defends his relationship with Justice Clarence Thomas. Plus, debt limit talks continue as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns the U.S. could default as soon as June 1. And Michigan Democrats take action to prevent gun violence. Harry Litman, Bradley Moss, Jamelle Bouie, fmr. Sen. Claire McCaskill and Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Some House Democrats urge President Biden to invoke the 14th Amendment to raise the debt ceiling. Also, the U.S. plans to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets. Plus, Montana becomes the first state to ban TikTok. And North Carolina lawmakers override the veto of the 12-week abortion ban. Rep. Ro Khanna, Robert Reich, Roger McNamee, Amb. Michael McFaul, Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman and Anderson Clayton join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: A GOP-led committee holds a hearing on the FBI. Also, some Senate Democrats urge President Biden to invoke the 14th Amendment to raise the debt ceiling. Plus, a new book exposes the Supreme Court’s growing reliance on the “unexplained” shadow docket rulings. And Trump’s legal peril grows as the classified documents investigation progresses. Del. Stacey Plaskett, Sen. Ed Markey, Steve Vladeck and Harry Litman join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg specifies crimes he believes Trump intended to commit or conceal with the hush money. Also, the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a judicial ethics hearing. Plus, House Republicans stop Democrats’ plan to expel George Santos. And Democrats file a discharge petition to force a debt ceiling vote. Neal Katyal, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Daniel Goldman and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: A lawsuit claims Rudy Giuliani said he was selling presidential pardons for $2 million with Donald Trump. Also, Planned Parenthood is calling for Supreme Court reforms. And Democrats focus on freedom as Republican laws limit rights. Rep. James Clyburn, Alexis McGill Johnson, Anand Giridharadas and Glenn Kirschner join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Rudy Giuliani is sued for alleged sexual abuse and wage theft, claims he denies. Also, E. Jean Carroll is “weighing” another defamation lawsuit after Trump’s CNN town hall remarks. Plus, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis fights Trump’s bid to suppress the Georgia probe. And Special Counsel John Durham fails to find the “crime of the century” that Trump promised he would. Justin Kelton, Andrew Weissmann, Faith Gay, Gwen Keyes Fleming and Rep. Adam Schiff join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans struggle to condemn extremism. Also, Republican-led states are pushing voter suppression bills. Plus, Missouri Republicans pass multiple anti-trans bills. And Sunday marks one year since the Buffalo mass shooting. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, Ryan Busse, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Debi Jackson, Rabbi Daniel Bogard and Trymaine Lee join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump uses the CNN town hall to spew lies and attack his rivals. Also, Trump contradicts his legal team on how classified documents ended up at Mar-a-Lago. Plus, Senate Democrats hold a gun safety meeting in wake of mass shootings. And Ukraine prepares for a counteroffensive against Russia. Mehdi Hasan, Charles Blow, Andrew Weissmann, Fred Guttenberg and Timothy Snyder join Lawrence O’Donnell.