southwest much crimea near ukraine. russian fighter jet collided with it. stop hostile flights in the area. raising concerns about sensitive u.s. military technology falling into russian hands. there are no u.s. warships in the area. here is reaction from the white house and pentagon officials. we do not want to see this war escalate beyond what it has done. this is inappropriate, unsafe, unprofessional by the russian pilots. this is unsafe and unprofessional. the senator did not hold back while speaking to our colleague, jennifer griffin. i would like to get your reaction to what happened today in the red sea. pissed off, be honest, from our government, this is unsound. they shot down a united states war plane. they took it out of action. that is the response we get back? yeah, not very happy about it. lucas: the u.s. drone is worth up to $32 million, roughly same price as a fighter jet that collided with it. pair of russian flankers what the pentagon call reckle
battleground goes bionic? the lead starts right now. one of the most anticipated debates of the year. john fetterman versus mehmet oz as this political season kicks into overdrive for candidates nationwide. plus, distraction for democrats. the anger and outrage over a letter to president biden now retracted. and moscow shuts down an appeal to release brittney griner from a russian prison. is there any hope left to bring the wnba star home? welcome to the lead. we ll get to the midterms in just a moment. first, a significant step for the justice department and its investigation into the january 6th attack. sources tell cnn the doj is trying to force the testimony of pat cipollony and patrick philbin, the top two lawyers from donald trump s white house, and hear about their conversations with the former president. this is exclusive new reporting, so let s get right to cnn s sarah murray. this is an attempt to break through a firewall of sorts trump has used to avoid scr
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
Growing outrage over Supreme Court Justice Samuel alito and the Upside Down Flag seen outside his home, a symbol used by some Election Deniers. Why it is raising more questions about the high courts credibility. Whisman jamie raskin, Ranking Member of the House Oversight committee, is here to talk about that. And game. Donald trumps first criminal trial could wrap up next week. Harry lippmann and Adam Klasfeld have been inside the courtroom to denote what is to come, including whether trump will actually take the stand. And republicans gone wild. From flock and trumps trial to Hurling Insults and Committee Meetings, Congressional Tales which is a whole new level as congresswoman Marjorie Taylor greene triggers this epic clap back of congresswoman jasmine crockett. Someone on this committee and starts talking about somebodys Bleach Blonde bad build but body, that would not be engaging in personalities, correct . A what now . Im jonathan capehart. This is a Bleach Blonde bad old butch bo
Price. Then go to harrys dr. Hello again and welcome. Its part people. Today were asking after a dramatic week of Michael Cohen on the stand, did trumps former fixer blow the prosecutions case, then debating the debate, our panel weighs in on whats at stake. After this weeks Bombshell Agreement between trump and biden and the final jeopardy category is new format weve got the twist coming to the 60 yearold was shot. The gang is here and ready to go. So sit back, relax, and lets talk about up first after an explosive week of testimony, Donald Trumps Hush Money Trial is wrapping up with Closing Arguments expected as soon as tuesday. It could all hinge on the prosecutions star witness, trumps former fixer, Michael Cohen. He made damaging allegations but trumps team pumped serious holes in his credibility i think theres a very interesting day, fascinating donald trump feeling strong after as lawyer grilled cohen about lying under roe including about this, we to work in the white house . No