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FBI says drone attack on White House UFC event halted

Court papers say law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House.

AAP

Trump ballroom cost soars to €516m with half coming from taxpayers, US media say

The project began last year when Trump, with little warning and without consulting Congress, tore down the entire historic East Wing of the White House.

Euronews

Paddy Pimblett predicts Ilia Topuria’s next move – and how he may factor in after White House loss

Interview: Pimblett demanded a rematch with undisputed lightweight champion Justin Gaethje after watching him beat Topuria to a pulp at the White House, but confirms he is not completely against a fight with his long-term rival

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Beaten to a pulp at the White House, we need to talk about Illia Topuria

Comment: A huge favourite against Justin Gaethje, Topuria found himself brutally beaten to the point that he retired on his stool before the final round

The Independent UK

'Attacks stopped cold': FBI says it thwarted 'potential threat' to White House UFC event

The FBI announced the thwarting of an alleged plot targeting the UFC America 250 event at the White House. Multiple suspects were taken into custody following a multi-state operation after authorities became aware of the threat days before the event. Law enforcement agencies are credited with preventing planned attacks.

The Times of India

Conservatives and Progressives Condemn UFC Fighter After Michelle Obama Smear, as Her Presidential Center Opens This Week

UFC fighter Josh Hokit turned the biggest win of his career into a national backlash after using a post-fight interview at the White House to repeat a false and offensive conspiracy theory about former First Lady Michelle Obama. The reaction was swift and unusually broad.

Latin Times

Terror at the White House averted as UFC event targeted in alleged plot

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'What A F***ing A--hole': Jon Stewart Unleashes F-Bomb On UFC Fighter Over Michelle Obama Slur

Jon Stewart erupts on The Daily Show after UFC fighter Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama remark at UFC Freedom 250 sparks backlash, media debate, and political controversy at the White House event.

International Business Times UK

Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts 'planned attacks' targeting White House UFC show, director says

FBI Director Kash Patel says law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show at the White House this past weekend and multiple people are in custody

The Independent UK

Trump facing pressure to condemn UFC fighter for disparaging Michelle Obama

Josh Hokit’s comment, made after the match at the White House, was condemned widely, but not by the president

The Guardian - US

UFC fighters at the White House got paid with Trump family stablecoins—but an ethics expert says a gap in the law allows this

The use of USD1 for UFC bonuses exposes how presidential exemptions from key ethics rules blur the line between public duty and private profit.

Fortune

Donald Trump Heartbreak: Melania Allegedly Ignores POTUS' 80th Birthday After Praising Scott Bessent Online

As Donald Trump turned 80 at the White House, his children flooded social media with tributes while Melania Trump stayed conspicuously silent online, despite attending his UFC‑themed birthday bash in person.

International Business Times UK

Michelle Obama Resurfaced Speech Silences Josh Hokit After Vile UFC Fight Comment Claiming Former First Lady Is a 'Man'

UFC fighter Josh Hokit's controversial remark at the White House reignites interest in Michelle Obama's 2014 speech, highlighting dignity and womanhood. The internet responds with a powerful counter-narrative.

International Business Times UK

Erika Kirk's Heartbreaking UFC 250 Post Recalls Charlie Kirk's Dream Of Fight Night At The White House

From the White House lawn, Erika Kirk posted an emotional UFC 250 tribute to her late husband Charlie Kirk, recalling the fight night they once planned to share with 'their grandkids.'

International Business Times UK

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Trump Insists White House UFC 250 Is a Bigger Deal Than Winning the FIFA World Cup

Donald Trump hosted a UFC event at the White House before attending the G7 summit in France, sparking discussions on sports diplomacy and its impact on international relations.

International Business Times UK

Did Ilia Topuria Win? The Brutal Left-Right Combo That Rocked Trump's White House Arena

Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn, marking a dramatic event attended by President Trump on his 80th birthday.

International Business Times UK

'Weak' Trump G7 Greeting With Emmanuel Macron Fuels Health Panic Over Discoloured Hands and Exhaustion

President Trump's subdued appearance at the G7 summit in France raises questions about his health, contrasting with his historically dominant handshakes with President Macron.

The Times of India

Barron Trump makes rare appearance with new hairstyle at White House UFC event — A timeline of his public sightings

Barron Trump returned to the public spotlight this weekend with a noticeably different hairstyle as he attended a UFC event at the White House, marking his first major public appearance in months.

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The Independent UK

Trump’s son makes rare appearance at White House UFC event

Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump, made a rare public appearance at the White House for his father’s 80th birthday celebration.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Slams Critics, Transforms White House Into Brutal Cage Match Arena

Donald Trump's plan for a UFC-style event at the White House faces criticism and potential weather disruptions, highlighting public unease and questioning the appropriateness of such a spectacle.

Salon

Trump's UFC bash a gift to billionaires

The White House was privatized for the financial benefit of Trump's wealthy allies

The Independent UK

Barron Trump makes first appearance with dad in months by attending UFC fight night at White House

Most of the president’s family attended the cage match on the White House lawn, including all five of his children and most of his grandchildren

Roll Call

Fight night: FISA and beyond

Brawling in the ring at Sunday’s UFC fight came with a show of Republican unity, as congressional leaders like Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson turned up to watch the event on the White House lawn. But outside the Octagon and behind the scenes, another fight was…

International Business Times UK

Charlie Kirk's Preserved Final Wish Exposed by Erika Kirk Ahead of Assassinated Founder's UFC Tribute

Erika Kirk shares a personal memory of attending a UFC fight with her late husband, adding a private reflection to the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.

The Guardian - US

Controversy and a corporate spectacle under the Claw: Trump’s birthday fight night at the White House

Despite a last-ditch legal bid to block the event, the White House spent the night as a marketing department for the private fighting company

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