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GOP turmoil, healthcare suits, violence surge

Trump ousts Republican senator as Georgia primaries unfold; states challenge student loan policy; deadly mosque attack in San Diego.

2026-05-19 · synthesized from 16 sources

Senate Republicans are reeling after Trump moved against a sitting GOP senator, triggering internal fractures just as Georgia holds congressional primaries with Democrat Jon Ossoff positioned to benefit from GOP division [The Hill].

Meanwhile, multiple states are suing over new federal limits on student loans for nursing and healthcare degree programs, arguing the restrictions could worsen workforce shortages [NPR].

In security crises, an American doctor treating Ebola patients in Congo has contracted the virus, escalating concerns as WHO convenes an emergency meeting [NBC News]. The outbreak now poses active risk to U.S. personnel abroad.

A suspected hate crime in San Diego left three dead at a mosque, underscoring intensifying security concerns linked to weaponized antisemitism emanating from Iran, per intelligence assessments [The Hill].

On policy fronts: Minnesota became the first state to ban prediction markets [NPR], while some conservative Utah communities are abandoning fossil fuels for clean energy in a notable shift [NPR]. France is keeping nuclear reactors online despite solar expansion, offering a contrast to energy debates stateside [Bloomberg].

The Justice Department faces pressure over eligibility criteria for a new compensation fund as critics question who qualifies [NBC News].

G-7 finance ministers are addressing trade imbalances, though Russia sanctions continue dividing the U.S. from European allies [France 24].