mccormick that is still too close to call. trump is urging oz to declare victory anyway. sound familiar? the former president once again attacking the process and casting doubt on the results. steve kornacki is standing by at the big board with the latest on where that race stands right now. plus, president biden takes new steps to address the baby formula crisis, including invoking the same law that used to increase the medical supplies at the height of covid. another market meltdown as the dow suffers its worst day since 2020. retailers grapple with the pain of inflation. the latest on the war in ukraine as a russian soldier pleads guilty in the first war crimes trial of the conflict so far. the president turns his attention to asia, as he departs today for a visit to south korea and japan. but there s no question, this trip is all about china. good morning. welcome to morning joe. it is thursday, may 19th. joe is off. with us, we have former aide to the george
visits in the middle east this weekend as arab states demand an immediate halt to israel s attacks. we re working very hard to make sure the conflict in gaza does not escalate, does not spread. the conflict drawing outrage around the world. inside israel, rising anger at the failures that led to last month s assault by hamas gunmen. reporter: i m ramy inocencio in tel aviv. israel has launched a massive bombing campaign on gaza while anger and protests are growing against prime minister benjamin netanyahu. also tonight, biden versus trump. new cbs news polling on a possible rematch one year from election day. plus, high-stakes testimony. the former president set to take the stand with his business empire under scrutiny. strike action. california in the spotlight as unions flex their power. reporter: i m kenny choi in los angeles where studios have given striking actors a best and final offer to get hollywood back up and running. and later, a wedding a long time
now the citizens fight back. as we explore our new segment cnn anchor don lemon appears not to care for cnn. what is jon stewart talking about and why did stephen colbert interrupt one of my broadcasts. i m in the middle of a broadcast. who isn t, sanjay. i ll explain that and more in the news right now. good evening, i m don lemon. u.s. senators are on the job. the high stakes standoff over raising the nation s debt ceiling has lawmakers working this very hour. as of now, they don t agree with they re making any progress. tonight cnn has learned that mitch mcconnell is in direct contact with the white house and democratic leaders in congress met face to face with the president late this afternoon. but just a short time ago on the senate floor, senator harry reid insisted that claims a deal could be near are simply not true. today the speaker republican leader held a press conference to announce they re in talks with the president and that a bargain to raise the