Former Special Counsel Jack Smith breaks his silence on the weaponization of the Justice Department and the Trump investigation. MSNBC legal analyst Mary McCord and fmr. Federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou join the weeknight with analysis. Plus: Democrats have an urgent message for Republicans as the shutdown drags into its second week with no end in sight: come back to work. Rep. Kamlager-Dove joins The Weeknight with the latest.

Another critic of Donald Trump has just been indicted. MSNBC legal analyst Kristy Greenberg, Ambassador Norm Eisen, and Democracy Docket Founder Marc Elias join The Weeknight to discuss the charges against Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton. Plus, Congressman James Clyburn joins the table to discuss the latest on the government shutdown and the upcoming "No Kings" protests.