Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump picks a Fox host to serve as defense secretary. Also, Trump allies push for Rick Scott as the Senate GOP leader. Plus, Senate Democrats race to confirm judges before the next Trump administration. And a former NASA official flips a GOP House seat in California. E.J. Dionne, Stuart Stevens, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Rep.-elect George Whitesides join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The popular vote tightens as vote counting continues. Also, Donald Trump demands the GOP to allow nominees to bypass the Senate. Plus, NBC News projects Sen. Jacky Rosen is reelected in Nevada. And under President Biden, unemployment has been the lowest for the longest in modern American history. Norman Ornstein, Sen. Jacky Rosen, and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Democratic governors vow to protect their states from Donald Trump. Also, Vice President Harris says we will never give up the fight for our democracy. And authoritarian world leaders praise Trump’s victory. Rep.-elect Eugene Vindman, Caroline Randall Williams, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, and Michael Beschloss join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: An appeals court rules that a Trump lawyer must testify in the classified documents case. Also, Stormy Daniels turns over messages from a Trump lawyer to the Manhattan district attorney. And Trump ally Robert Costello tries to undercut Michael Cohen’s New York grand jury testimony. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Charles Coleman and Rep. Daniel Goldman join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The balance of power is still uncertain in the U.S. House. And President Biden delivers his first post-election speech. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Jon Meacham, and Melanie L. Campbell join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: President Biden calls on Russia to release Brittney Griner immediately. Also, Donald Trump’s lawyers are reportedly discussing privilege issues with the Justice Department after former White House aides were subpoenaed. Plus, conservatives embrace the Hungarian prime minister’s far-right rhetoric at CPAC. And the White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency. Terri Jackson, Joe Cirincione, Jill Wine-Banks, Tim O’Brien, Peter Beinart, Kurt Bardella, Christina Greer and Dr. Syra Madad join Zerlina Maxwell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The special counsel reportedly claims Donald Trump deliberately misled his attorneys about the classified documents. Also, Speaker McCarthy defends Trump and downplays the hush money probe. And The New York Times reports Trump claims he’s ready for his New York City perp walk. Andrew Weissmann, Charles Coleman, Rep. Adam Schiff and Mary Trump join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Vice President Harris delivers her concession speech at Howard University. Also, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says Congress needs to contain Donald Trump’s corruption. And Professor Timothy Snyder shares his outlook for a second Trump term. Rep. James Clyburn, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Professor Timothy Snyder join Lawrence O’Donnell.