Tonight on The Last Word: Texas GOP leaders downplay guns after a mall mass shooting. Also, President Biden calls on Republicans to pass a clean debt ceiling bill. Plus, the jury hears closing arguments in the Trump civil rape trial. And Senate Democrats plan to a hold a gun safety meeting on Thursday. Jamelle Bouie, Professor Laurence Tribe, Faith Gay and Sen. Amy Klobuchar join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump urges House Republicans to default on the nation's debt. Also, Trump attacks E. Jean Carroll after the verdict against him. Plus, Pres. Biden says he is considering invoking the 14th Amendment on the debt ceiling crisis. And Rep. George Santos faces 13 felony charges including wire fraud, money laundering and theft of public funds. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Professor Laurence Tribe, Michelle Goldberg, Faith Gay and Daniel Horwitz join Lawrence O'Donnell.