that facility serving as a backdrop for biden s broader message. that robust u.s. alliances with its asian allies is key to a thriving global economy and security. so much of the future of the world is going to be written here in the indo-pacific over the next several decades. we re standing at an inflection point in history where the decisions we made today will have far reaching impacts on the world we leave to our children tomorrow. the five-day trip through south korea, then next japan, also aimed at trying to counter china s growing influence in the region. we think putting that on display over four days bilaterally with the rok and japan through the quad, through the indo-pacific economic framework, it will send a powerful message. we think that message will be heard everywhere. we think it will be heard in beijing. even in asia, vladimir putin s invasion of ukraine remaining top of mind for president biden. putin s brutal and unprovoked war in ukraine has f
receive around the clock security as the department of homeland security warns of murder threats escalating. welcome to our viewers in the united states and all around the world. it is thursday, may 19th. and shortly, the 18-year-old suspect in the racist attack on a buffalo supermarket is due to appear in court after pleading not guilty to first degree murder. we re also learning this morning that a 911 dispatcher has been placed on administrative leave for what officials describe as a, quote, completely inappropriate response to a whispering caller during the mass shooting that left ten people dead. we re hearing stories from those who survived the massacre, including one hero who risked his life to save co-workers and customers. he spoke with cnn s shimon prokupecz. shimon joins us live from buffalo. it is an incredibly moving story, shimon. reporter: it is. what a remarkable man, jerome bridges, he works at the store, describing to us and really just great detail, a
from now. we will bring you those comments from that podium there live. white house officials say today s meeting will allow the three nations to, quote, coordinate a path forward and compare notes on the move. this comes just hours before president biden leaves for his first trip to asia since taking office. over the next several days he will make stops in south korea and japan with hopes of reinforcing those alliances, of course, with china in mind there. plus, we are watching a continuing losing streak on wall street. the dow down again this morning, though, not quite as far as it was earlier. this on the heels of its worst days in nearly two years yesterday. let s begin with white house correspondent john harwood on the north lawn. this meeting, an important show of support for the allies making an enormous strategic change here. do they believe this is baked in? turkey continues to make bones about standing in the way. i don t think baked in, but there does seem to be
environment. finland takes the step of nato membership in order to strengthen not only its own security, but also in order to strengthen wider transatlantic security. this is not away from anybody. like you, mr. president, said nato is protective, not a threat to anybody. at the same time we must not forget that, at this very moment, the proud people of ukraine are fighting not only for their own freedom and democracy, but for our common security. finland, together with the eu and the united states, stands firmly behind ukraine. so, mr. president, once again, i want to thank you for making history with us. thank you. thank you. mr. president, thank you for welcoming president niinisto and me to the white house. the bonds between sweden and the united states, they are strong and long standing, and as you know, swedes first in your home state of delaware in 1638, and we were one of the first countries to recognize the united states as an independent nation in 1783. since th
we may not have a republican senate primary winner until next week, and when we do, it might trigger a recount. the president responding to the baby formula issue with action. the government forcing factories to speed up production. this as mothers are near a breaking point. when i get to work in the morning, i look for formula. when we re finally sitting on the couch for an hour at night, we re looking for formula. your mind doesn t stop thinking about it. especially at night. i hate to say. i ve lost a lot of sleep. up first for us, pennsylvania s slow but critical election map. the commonwealth senate race could determine which party controls the chamber next year. this is the race right here. dr. oz, you know him from television, donald trump s preferred candidate. dave mccormick is in second place. a candidate who says he believes as this count continues he will catch up. let s take a look at the state of play. watch as i slide this over. this is all of pennsylva