ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast – May 19, 2026

Trevor Ault has the latest on the horrific attack at the Islamic Center in San Diego, including what police say about the livestream video that shows the two teen suspects storming the building, and the security guard who died in the shooting being called a hero for helping to save lives; Aaron Katersky has details on the grandmother who fell to her death when she stepped out of her car and into an open manhole in New York City; Jon Karl reports on the extraordinary move from the DOJ declaring the IRS “forever barred” from auditing Pres. Trump, his family, his business and pursuing past claims against them; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
02:21 San Diego mosque guard Amin Abdullah credited with saving lives during shooting
06:07 Woman dies after falling down open manhole in New York City
07:39 19 tornadoes reported across 5 states ahead of 7th night of potentially deadly storms
09:53 U.S. doctor with Ebola evacuated to Germany as suspected deaths, cases rise
11:29 DOJ: IRS is “forever barred” from auditing Trump, his family and his business
14:38 New Jersey man sentenced to life in prison for killing brother, brother’s wife and children
16:11 New video of deadly UPS jet crash in Louisville
16:28 Most expensive primary ever pits Republican Rep. Thomas Massie against Trump-backed challenger
17:36 Search underway for boogie boarder struck by wave in Ocean City, New Jersey
17:53 Putin arrives in Beijing for face-to-face meeting with Xi
18:26 Father claims Lyft driver used AI photos to accuse daughter of car damage
18:49 After 177 years, Schlitz beer to brew its last batch over Memorial Day weekend
19:06 First gray wolf in Sequoia National Park spotted after more than 100 years

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