Tonight on The Last Word: The Manhattan district attorney's investigation of Trump's hush money payment appears to be in its final stages. Also, some South Carolina Republicans want to make abortion a death penalty offense. Plus, leading Republicans are split over U.S. support for Ukraine. And President Biden signs an executive order to strengthen gun background checks. Steven Gillers, Neal Katyal, Michele Goodwin, Mary Ziegler, Timothy Snyder and David Hogg join Lawrence O'Donell.

Tonight on The Last Word: A new Trump campaign statement attacks Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Also, a U.S. military video shows the moment a Russian jet hits a U.S. drone. And a Western alliance stands with Ukraine against Vladimir Putin. Harry Litman, Charles Coleman, Charles Blow, Amb. Michael McFaul and David Lammy join Lawrence O'Donnell.