Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks are facing multiple controversies. Also, Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth questions the established “rules of war.” Plus, Trump’s win throws the U.S. support of Ukraine into question. And Democrats retain a one-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Gregory Meeks, Janai Nelson, Mikhail Zygar, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Pennsylvania State Rep. Joanna McClinton join Jonathan Capehart.

Tonight on The Last Word: Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump’s attorney general pick. Also, the House Ethics Committee is expected to meet again on December 5. And the youngest member of Congress is elected to House Democratic Leadership. Sen.-elect Adam Schiff, Joel Leppard, Rep. Steve Cohen, and Rep. Maxwell Frost join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The House Ethics Committee meeting ends with no agreement on the Matt Gaetz report. Also, the Manhattan district attorney plans to oppose Donald Trump’s efforts to dismiss the hush money case. And questions on Trump’s deportation plan remain unanswered. Rep. Steve Cohen, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Professor Laurence Tribe, and John Sandweg join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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 attorney for witnesses in the Matt Gaetz investigation discusses testimony given to the House Ethics Committee. Also, Democrats urge the House Ethics Committee to release the Gaetz report. Plus, Clare Malone joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss the media’s challenge covering the second Trump term. Joel Leppard and Andrew Weissmann also 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: Senators call on the House to release the Matt Gaetz ethics report. Also, the ACLU sues for information on Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans. Plus, President Biden allows Ukraine to use U.S. missiles inside Russia. And The New Yorker’s post-election analysis considers the “ambience of information” in the new media landscape. Rep. Steve Cohen, Mae Ngai, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Nathan Heller join Lawrence O’Donnell.