Tonight on The Last Word: A federal appeals court signals it could keep the Trump gag order in place for the 2020 election case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith. Also, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis proposes August 5 for the Trump Georgia RICO trial. And Joyce Chisale provides an update on her journey through medical school in Malawi. Glenn Kirschner, Andrew Weissmann and Neal Katyal join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump's rhetoric and policies echo authoritarian leaders. Also, Vladimir Putin faces western leaders' criticisms at the Virtual G20 Leaders' Summit. Plus, a new documentary reflects on the power of Black voters. Israel says the hostage release is delayed until at least Friday. And an MSNBC film, "Unconditional," explores issues tied to mental health. Quentin Fulks, Kate DeGruyter, Amb. Michael McFaul, Charles Blow, David Noriega and Richard Lui join Symone Sanders-Townsend.