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

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 newly convicted Donald Trump rants against the American judicial system. The Biden campaign condemns these “dangerous” attacks on the justice system, saying “We saw that no one is above the law.” Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Trump Found Guilty on All 34 Felony Charges

Tonight on The Last Word: Judge Merchan delivers jury instructions in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Also, the classified documents case judge denies Jack Smith’s motion to stop Trump’s attacks on law enforcement. Plus, President Biden and Vice President Harris court Black voters in Philadelphia. And Biden performs stronger in polls among likely voters. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, Bradley Moss, Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler, Pennsylvania Rep. Joanna McClinton, and Simon Rosenberg join Katie Phang.

Jury begins deliberating in Trump hush money trial

Tonight on The Last Word: Closing arguments conclude in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Trump hush money case heads to jury following instructions

Tonight on The Last Word: Jack Smith urges Judge Cannon to modify the conditions of Donald Trump’s release in the classified documents case after his attacks on the FBI. Also, dozens are killed in the Rafah camp after an Israeli airstrike. Plus, President Biden honors U.S. troops as Trump attacks E. Jean Carroll and judges in a Memorial Day message. Vladimir Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine is now in its third year. Louisiana becomes the first state to classify abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances. A new book by Eddie Glaude, Jr. explores how ordinary Americans can help achieve a more perfect democracy. And Texas’ first openly LBGTQ+ state senator is running for reelection. Joyce Vance, Bradley Moss, Allie Raffa, Kelley Robinson, Rep. Barbara Lee, Amb. Michael McFaul, Glenn Kirschner, Ryan Reilly, Kaitlyn Joshua,  Mini Timmaraju, Raf Sanchez, Eddie Glaude, and Texas Sen. Molly Cook join Katie Phang.

Closing arguments in Trump’s hush money trial Tuesday

Tonight on The Last Word: Chief Justice Roberts is urged to act amid new scandals. Also, Donald Trump lies about the FBI search in a new fundraising email. Plus, Democrats call for new Supreme Court ethics rules. And Rep. Jim McGovern is ruled out of order on the House floor for listing Trump’s legal cases. Laurence Tribe, Andrew Weissmann, and Jamelle Bouie join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: Sleeping 'old man' Trump made trial look like it was in a nursing home

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