Tonight on The Last Word: A new filing by the Justice Department reveals Trump lawyers' claims about the seized documents. Also, New Hampshire Senate candidates spar over abortion in their first debate. Plus, the media face election deniers and conspiracies in covering elections in the post-Trump era. And Obama White House Photographer Pete Souza releases a new book and discusses capturing history. Harry Litman, Andrew Weissmann, Sen. Maggie Hassan and Margaret Sullivan also join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump acknowledged to Bob Woodward that Kim Jong-Un letters were "top secret." Also, Pennsylvania Republicans move to restrict abortion access. Plus, new polls have J.D. Vance and Rep. Tim Ryan are tied in the Ohio Senate race. And President Biden is focused on delivering for the American people. Bob Woodward, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Mandy Steele, Rep. Tim Ryan, and Jen O'Malley Dillon join Lawrence O'Donnell.