The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Tonight on the Last Word: The Capitol police chief says the response to the Jan. 6 riot was a “multi-tiered failure.” Also, the Senate Parliamentarian rules that an increase to the federal minimum wage cannot be included in the Covid-19 relief bill. Plus, the U.S. launches airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria. And the Manhattan District Attorney obtains Donald Trump’s tax returns. Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Ben Rhodes and Tim O’Brien join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: Progressives fight to keep the minimum wage hike in the COVID bill. Also, Rep. Gerry Connolly slams Republicans who voted to overturn the election. Plus, the many questions unasked and unanswered in the attack on the Capitol. And Rep. Raul Ruiz talks to Lawrence about vaccinating rural, underserved communities. Rep. Ro Khanna, Adam Jentleson, Jennifer Palmieri and Frank Figliuzzi also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: The Senate holds the first hearing on the security failures that helped lead to the Capitol riot. Also, the fate of the federal minimum wage increase is still unknown. Plus, GOP Sen. Ron Johnson spreads lies at the Capitol riot hearing. Georgia Republicans push forward restrictive voter bills. And professional golfer Tiger Woods is out of surgery after a terrifying car crash. Rep. Tim Ryan, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Zerlina Maxwell, Michael Steele, Lauren Groh-Wargo and Steve Patterson join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland says the insurrection probe will be a top priority. Also, the House Budget Committee passes President Biden’s COVID relief bill. Plus, the U.S. reaches 500,000 deaths from Covid-19. The Supreme Court ends Donald Trump’s bid to shield his tax returns. And Texans are hit with high energy bills amid the power outage crisis. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. Katie Porter and Andrew Weissmann and Beto O’Rourke join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: Democratic Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher of Texas talks to Jonathan Capehart about the kind of leadership Texan s desperately need. Also, Democratic Texas State Representative Chris Turner and the president of the San Antonio Food Bank, Eric Cooper, discuss the increasing human toll in Texas. Plus, House Democrats unveil the 591-page text of President Biden's coronavirus aid package, getting one step closer to having much-needed relief in the hands of Americans. Dr. Uché Blackstock addresses the inequities of the Covid vaccine distribution. And, Mother Jones writer Ari Berman analyzes the Republican efforts to stop people from voting, particularly people of color. Renée Graham and Yamiche Alcindor also join The Last Word.

Tonight on the Last Word: Sen. Ted Cruz flew to Cancún for vacation while Texans scrambled for shelter. Also, former Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis talks to Lawrence about the devastating aftermath of the winter storm in Texas. Plus, the New York Times reports that the Manhattan District Attorney recruited a new prosecutor to help lead the investigation of Donald Trump. Severe weather delays COVID vaccine distribution nationwide. And DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison discusses restrictive GOP voting bills. Julián Castro, Rep. Joaquin Castro, Andrew Weissmann and Dr. Peter Hotez also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: President Joe Biden is not backing down on getting Covid relief for the American people. Also, Democratic Congressman Colin Allred of Texas joins Lawrence O’Donnell from Dallas as millions in Texas remain without power in freezing temperatures, and prominent Republicans falsely blame renewable energy. Plus, former Republican Congressman Tom Coleman explains why Congress must invoke the 14th Amendment to stop Donald Trump from running for office again. And Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson returns to The Last Word as Republican lawmakers in battleground states seek to enact voting laws that could suppress Black and Hispanic turnout. Professor Eddie Glaude and Errin Haines also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: President Biden goes to Wisconsin in his first official trip since taking office to convince voters to support his Coronavirus relief package. Symone Sanders, senior advisor for Vice President Kamala Harris, joins Lawrence O’Donnell. Also, Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta returns to The Last Word to discuss the fallout against Republican Senator Pat Toomey, who voted to convict Donald Trump. Plus, Neal Katyal examines the NAACP lawsuit on behalf of Congressman Bennie Thompson accusing Donald Trump of conspiring with extremist groups to incite the Capitol riot. And actor and civil rights activist George Takei addresses the surge in violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders since the pandemic began. Former Senator Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: Seven Republican senators break with the party and vote to convict Donald Trump. Also, President Biden pushes for COVID relief after Trump’s impeachment trial. Plus, Trump’s criminal probes expand in Georgia and New York. A study identifies seven new COVID variants in the U.S. And Elizabeth Drew talks to Lawrence about how party politics has changed the impeachment process. Rep. David Cicilline, John Heilemann, David Frum, Chuck Rosenberg and Dr. Ashish Jha also join Lawrence O’Donnell.