The shooting
Five people are dead after a shooting at a mosque in San Diego, and authorities say they’re investigating it as a hate crime. The attack, reported by NPR on Monday, May 19, 2026, targeted a San Diego Islamic center — though details about the suspect, the victims’ identities, and a possible motive haven’t been released publicly yet.
That’s about all that’s confirmed so far. San Diego authorities haven’t said whether anyone is in custody or whether additional victims were wounded in the attack.
Mass shootings at houses of worship aren’t new in the United States, but each one reignites questions about security, surveillance, and whether law enforcement had any prior warning. None of those questions have been answered here — not yet.
Trump’s IRS lawsuit
Separately, President Donald Trump dropped his lawsuit against the IRS on the same day. The move clears the path for what’s being called an “anti-weaponization fund,” though NPR didn’t detail how that fund would work or what specific IRS practices it’s meant to address.
Trump had previously accused the IRS of being used as a political weapon. Dismissing the lawsuit appears to be a deliberate step toward standing up whatever this fund turns out to be — but the mechanics remain unclear.
It’s worth watching whether Congress gets involved. The phrase “anti-weaponization” has been a favorite on Capitol Hill for over a year now, and any fund tied to it will almost certainly draw scrutiny from both parties.
What’s next
On the San Diego shooting, investigators haven’t announced a suspect or disclosed whether anyone survived with injuries. The hate crime designation means federal authorities could step in alongside local detectives, but no federal involvement has been confirmed.
The IRS lawsuit dismissal doesn’t come with a public timeline for the proposed fund. Neither the White House nor the IRS has said when — or if — additional details will be released.
