The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

The NOLA terrorist attack shows the stakes for the incoming administration's picks. Also, the Judicial Conference denies Democrats' request to refer Justice Thomas to the Justice Department for ethics violations. Plus, it is unclear if Mike Johnson has the votes to remain Speaker. And President Biden awards 20 outstanding Americans with the Presidential Citizens Medal. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Rep. Eric Swalwell join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Democrats show a united front as the new Congress begins. Also, warring MAGA factions expose a schism in Donald Trump's GOP. Plus, a special election will determine control of the Virginia Senate. And in a historic first, two Black women are serving in the U.S. Senate together for the first time. Rep. Robert Garcia, Barbara McQuade, Jason Johnson, Virginia Delegate Kannan Srinivasan, JJ Singh, and Amb. Carol Moseley Braun join Symone Sanders.

Donald Trump's lawyers try to stop the release of Jack Smith's report. Also, a New York judge denies Trump's bid to delay his sentencing on Friday. And former Capitol police condemn Trump's January 6 pardon pledge. Sen. Adam Schiff, Andrew Weissmann, fmr. Officer Harry Dunn, and fmr. Sgt. Aquilino Gonell join Lawrence O'Donnell.

A state of emergency is declared in California for the Pacific Palisades fire. Also, Donald Trump is expected to appear virtually at his Friday sentencing. Plus, Judge Cannon halts the release of Jack Smith's Trump report. And Trump pledges to pardon January 6 rioters. Jacob Soboroff, Andrew Weissmann, and Timothy Heaphy join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Multiple out-of-control fires burn across Los Angeles. And Donald Trump reportedly speaks with Justice Alito amid the New York sentencing fight. Gadi Schwartz, Brent Pascua, and Laurence Tribe join Lawrence O'Donnell.

The Pacific Palisades fire torches over 27 square miles. Also, the Supreme Court denies Donald Trump's request to halt his sentencing.  Plus, officials are fighting a new fire in the West Hills area of Los Angeles. And an appeals court allows the release of Jack Smith's January 6 report. Brent Pascua, Morgan Chesky, Andrew Weissmann, and Robert Kovacik join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Donald Trump becomes a convicted felon days before inauguration. Also, Trump tries to block the release of Jack Smith's report. And the Biden administration imposes new sanctions on Russia. Ellison Barber, Sen. Adam Schiff, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Chief Brent Pascua, and Amb. Michael McFaul join Ali Velshi.

President Biden delivers his final foreign policy address. Also, Trump nominee RFK Jr. must have two confirmation hearings. Plus, the Justice Department releases its final report on the Hunter Biden probes. And the death toll rises to 24 in the LA fires as high winds return to the region. Fmr. Amb. Wendy Sherman, Sen. Ron Wyden, Andrew Weissmann, and Chief Brent Pascua join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Pete Hegseth is grilled on his misconduct allegations in his confirmation hearing. And Jack Smith's report of Donald Trump's January 6 case is made public. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Mark Kelly, Neal Katyal, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O'Donnell.

President Biden delivers his farewell address to the nation. Also, Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire-hostage deal. Plus, Trump attorney general pick Pam Bondi defends Kash Patel but claims she won't pursue a DOJ "enemies list." And Bondi leaves the door open for blanket January 6 pardons. EJ Dionne, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Sen. Adam Schiff join Lawrence O'Donnell.

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell joins Pres. Joe Biden in the Oval Office to discuss the Israel-Hamas cease-fire agreement, the Biden presidency, his warning about an oligarchy taking shape in America, and much more.

Key nominees refuse to say if they'll stand up to Donald Trump. Also, Israel's cabinet approves the Gaza ceasefire deal. Plus, billionaires cozy up to Trump ahead of his second term. And Minnesota Democrats sue over GOP House control. Jennifer Rubin, David Graham, Noga Tarnopolsky, Bishop William Barber, and Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman join Ali Velshi.

Donald Trump pardons people who attacked police on January 6. Also, Trump signs a slew of executive orders after his inauguration. And former President Biden reflects on his presidency during an Oval Office tour. Andrew Weissmann, Eugene Robinson, and Norm Ornstein join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Some Republicans condemn Donald Trump's January 6 rioter pardons. Also, The Washington Post details Tulsi Gabbard's 2017 trip to Syria to meet with then-dictator Bashar al-Assad. And former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards dies at 67. Ryan J. Reilly, Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Jim Himes, and Sen. Jeff Merkley join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Donald Trump faces condemnation for his blanket January 6 pardons. Also, Pete Hegseth faces more allegations of abuse. Plus, Trump's OMB pick refuses to answer whether he will follow spending laws. And the media struggles to cover the Trump presidency. Ryan J. Reilly, Sen. Adam Schiff, Sen. Mark Kelly, Norm Ornstein, and John Harwood join Lawrence O'Donnell.

GOP Sens. Murkowski and Collins oppose Pete Hegseth's nomination. Also, a judge blocks the Trump order ending birthright citizenship. Plus, Donald Trump repeats the lie that Americans won't pay tariffs. And Hulu's "Say Nothing" chronicles the troubles in Northern Ireland. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Neal Katyal, and Patrick Radden Keefe join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Vice President Vance breaks the tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. Also, states are fighting Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship. Plus, Trump lied about ending the Ukraine-Russia war on "day one." And billionaires and CEOs try to curry favor with Trump. Tom Nichols, Jennifer Rubin, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Robert Reich join Ali Velshi.