Long. Morning joe starts right now. I have opposed efforts to ban Deadly Weapons of war like the Assault Rifle used to carry out this crime. The time has now come for me to take responsibility for this failure. Which is why i now call on the United States congress to ban Assault Rifles like the one used by the sick perpetrator of this mass killing in my hometown of lewiston, maine. For the good of my community, i will work with any colleague to get this done in the time that i have left in congress. Thats democratic Congressman Jared Golden of maine, changing his position on gun reform following wednesdays deadly Mass Shootings in his hometown. Well have a live report from lewiston, maine, as the manhunt for the suspect is expanding this morning. Also ahead, well go through the Major Development out of The Middle East overnight. The United States military carrying out air strikes in syria. This comes as iran is threatening the u. S. In connection with the israelhamas war. Good morning.
Known home of the shooting suspect in maine. A Working Theory now emerging about why people in a Bowling Alley and a bar were targeted. A new signal that the Ground Insaying is coming, after idf said the tanks rolled into a gaza for a targeted ride. This as a Relief Organization says its paralyzed by a lack of fuel, with no new fuel provided in an aid delivery today. Welcome to our viewers here in the United States and Around The World. Im wolf blitzer. Youre in the situation room. Announcer this is cnn breaking news. Lets get right to the breaking news. On the manhunt in maine and the loud bangs heard near just recently the suspected mass shooters last known home. Our brian todd is at that address for us right now. Brian, do we know any more about the bangs and where this search stands right now . Reporter wolf, we do know that fbi personnel approached this house a short time ago. We just got here. One of our colleagues was here. He said a short time ago, several large bangs came from
Thank you so much for letting us into your homes. The beat starts right now. Welcome to the beat. Theres a lot of news around the world and in america. Our top story tonight is another shooting in america and any moment, were expecting a live update from the officials in that deadly shooting in maine. The high stakes man hunt is ongoing and underway. We can tell you more about that. Were going to listen in right now to a Press Conference that just began on the shooting. Lets listen in. And be safe. The city of lewiston is grateful for the support and outpouring from state authorities, the community, and of course, our elected officials. Speaking tonight will be u. S. Senator Susan Collins, u. S. Representative jared golden, and steve littleson, president and ceo of Central Maine Medical Center. And now, Senator Collins. Thank you, mayor. Today is a dark day for the state of maine. As the mayor said, our hearts are heavy with grief. This heinous attack which has robbed the lives of at l
Also ahead, Donald Trumps hush money trial resumes today in new york city. Well have a preview of what could be the final week in court. Plus, well have some of the highlights from president bidens Commencement Speech at Morehouse College where he attempted to thread the needle on several issues connected to his reelection campaign. Good morning and welcome to Way Too Early on this monday, may 20th. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for starting your day and week with us, and we will begin with significant breaking news. Iran state media is reporting that the nations president and Foreign Minister have died in a Helicopter Crash. Search teams arrived at the site of what was originally called a hard landing, and they found no sign of life. According to a news outlet affiliated with the iranian government, seven other officials were on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. The Associated Press cites Iranian State tv is giving no immediate cause for the crash, although, weather could b
Rachel scott live on the hill. And the dramatic images tonight. Youll see the boeing 767 forced to land without nose gear. First tonight, multiple states under tornado alerts at this hour, from texas to missouri. A tornado touching down north of nashville. A confirmed ef2 in michigan destroying homes. This system moves into the east tomorrow. Ginger zee with the latest forecast. At this hour, congresswoman Marjorie Taylor greene making good on her threat, forcing a vote to oust House Speaker mike johnson. That vote just moments ago. The boos inside the chamber and how this went. Rachel scott live on the hill. Tonight, the battleground state of wisconsin. A state that will help decide this election. The new poll just out tonight, biden trump. And President Biden is there. With a major announcement from microsoft. And biden asking voters, what about the promise trump once made in wisconsin . What happened to that . Tonight, sources telling abc news there is frustration within the Israeli