Recall election in California heads into final week

Tonight on the Last Word: GOP candidate Larry Elder tells voters his election could potentially put Republicans back in control of the United States Senate. Also, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defends the no exceptions abortion ban by claiming he’ll “eliminate rape” in the state. Plus, the U.S. reports its highest weekly increase in child Covid cases. And President Biden pushes for infrastructure after touring storm damage in the Northeast. David Plouffe, CA Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, Laurie Garrett, Dr. Uché Blackstock, Rep. Grace Meng and NY State Sen. Jessica Ramos join Lawrence O’Donnell.