Tonight on The Last Word: Justice Clarence Thomas temporarily blocks Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony in the Georgia election probe. Also, an Iowa poll puts Sen. Chuck Grassley and retired Admiral Mike Franken in a statistical tie. Plus, North Carolina Senate nominees spar over abortion, crime and democracy. And a biography reveals new details about Sen. Ted Kennedy's life. Ben Rhodes, Bradley Moss, retired Admiral Mike Franken, Cheri Beasley and John Farrell join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: A GOP Senate could halt President Biden's judicial confirmations. Also, The New York Times reports the Justice Department is seeking to force Trump White House lawyers to testify in the January 6 inquiry. Plus, the Wisconsin Senate race is a toss-up. And over 1.6 million ballots have already been cast in California ahead of midterms. Sen. Chris Van. Hollen, Andrew Weissmann, Paul Butler, Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Rep. Katie Porter join Lawrence O'Donnell.