Lawmakers discuss legal action against the Trump Justice Department. Also, an email refutes Donald Trump's claim that he was never on Jeffrey Epstein's jet. Plus, the U.S. strikes another boat, alleging drug-smuggling. And Lawrence shares an important lesson on the value of listening. Rep. Robert Garcia, David Enrich, and Rep. Adam Smith join Lawrence O'Donnell.

The Epstein files play a key role in Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's falling out with Donald Trump. Also, the Supreme Court blocks the National Guard deployment to Chicago. Plus, the overall U.S. unemployment ticked up to 4.6%. And The Washington Post reports hundreds of North Carolina residents signed up for FEMA buyouts after Hurricane Helene, but none have been approved. Rep. Ro Khanna, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Barbara McQuade, Jared Bernstein, and fmr. Gov. Roy Cooper join Ali Velshi.