Tonight on The Last Word: House Democrats gain access to six years of Donald Trump’s tax returns. Also, the Justice Department requests access to “all” of the January 6 Committee’s transcripts. Plus, the Senate votes 61-36 to pass the Respect for Marriage Act. And former Trump staffers speak out in a new book about the danger that Trump and his allies pose to democracy. Rep.-elect Daniel Goldman, Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. Tammy Baldwin and David Rothkopf join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Kevin McCarthy condemns Nick Fuentes, but stops short of criticizing Donald Trump. Also, the Oath Keepers founder is found guilty of seditious conspiracy. Plus, U.S. holiday shopping breaks records. And questions over Herschel Walker’s residency grow. Stuart Stevens, Joyce Vance, Maria Teresa Kumar, Paul Butler, Jared Bernstein, Maya King and Rep. Nikema Williams join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: Special counsel Jack Smith files a Thanksgiving brief with a federal appeals court in the Justice Department’s Special Master appeal. Also, Rachel Maddow discusses her podcast, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra.” Plus, Lawrence explains how the K.I.N.D Fund helps to improve girls’ attendance in school in Malawi. And early voting is underway in the Georgia Senate runoff.  Andrew Weissmann, Mary McCord, Rachel Maddow and Trymaine Lee join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. never had 600 mass shootings in a year before 2020. Also, Mike Pence is reportedly “open” to speaking to the Justice Department for the January 6 probe. Plus, a Georgia judge rejects the GOP attempt to block Saturday voting. And a Navy veteran reflects on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s LGBTQ rights advocacy. John Feinblatt, Kierra Johnson, Kelley Robinson, Neal Katyal, Glenn Kirschner, LaTosha Brown, Stuart Stevens and James Brown join Jonathan Capehart.

Tonight on The Last Word: Appeals court judges are skeptical of Trump attorneys’ claims in court. Also, top House Democrats usher in a new generation of leaders. Plus, Colorado Springs mourns for the five people killed in the Club Q shooting. And the Cherokee Nation pushes to seat a delegate in Congress. Andrew Weissmann, Rep.-elect Daniel Goldman, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Rep. James Clyburn and Cherokee Nation Delegate-designate Kim Teehee join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Lawmakers demand renewed ethics rules for Supreme Court justices after the alleged 2014 leak. Also, oral arguments in the Justice Department’s appeal of Trump documents special master is scheduled for tomorrow. Plus, a top Maricopa elections official is moved to an “undisclosed location” after midterm threats. And Democrats win the Pennsylvania House for the first time in 12 years. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Professor Laurence Tribe, Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs, Pennsylvania State Rep. Joanna McClinton and Pennsylvania State Rep.-elect Mandy Steele join Lawrence O’Donnell.