Guests: Sarah Longwell, Jess McIntosh, Rep. Colin Allred, Tommy Vietor  

Donald Trump takes the money and runs. Tonight: how Trump has effectively destroyed his own political party, up and down the ticket. Then, the latest on a possible U.S. military response as the Republican frontrunner avoids the issue. And the podcaster from Texas under pressure, one of the Democrats seeking to topple Ted Cruz joins live. 

Guests: Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O'Donnell, Lisa Rubin, Joyce Vance, Katie Phang, Harry Litman, Rep. Adam Schiff, David Plouffe  

The appeals court makes its ruling: "Citizen Trump" should stand trial for January 6th. Tonight: Special coverage with Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell on what today's decision means—and what happens next. Legal analysis with Lisa Rubin, Katie Phang, Harry Litman and Joyce Vance. And David Plouffe on a frontrunner running to stay out of jail. Plus, Congressman Adam Schiff on the trial of Donald Trump and the spectacular failure of House Republicans.