Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth is facing GOP skepticism. Also, Senate Republicans are reportedly open to considering Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel. Plus, The New York Times reports the liberal justices were outvoted on a stronger ethics code. And Republicans hold a slim majority in Congress. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Wiley Nickel join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Donald Trump is set to inherit President Biden's strong economy. Also, Sen. Joni Ernst plans to meet with Pete Hegseth next week. Plus, House Oversight Committee Democrats prepare for a new Trump term. And states are Trump-proofing ahead of inauguration. Timothy Snyder, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rep. Gerry Connolly, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Heather Williams join Jonathan Capehart.