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Sean Strickland Claims Trump Blacklisted Him From White House UFC Gathering Over Israel and Epstein Jabs

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is excluded from UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, attributed to his outspoken views on Israel and the Epstein scandal, despite past support for Trump.

International Business Times UK

Trump compares White House UFC arena to Eiffel Tower, hints it could stay permanently

In a video posted to his official TikTok account on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump suggested he may never remove the enormous UFC arena being constructed on the White House lawn for his birthday celebrations. He also compared it to Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower, which was initially intended to be…

France 24

Hunter Biden reacts to White House cocaine accusation with blunt response

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The Independent UK

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Why Socialism Won't Deliver Government Efficiency

Plus: the Democratic Party's candidate problem, property tax breaks for seniors, and the UFC on the White House lawn

Reason

Al Sharpton makes wild comparison about Trump’s UFC fight on White House lawn

Al Sharpton made a wild comparison relating to Donald Trump’s upcoming UFC fight on the White House lawn.

The Independent UK

Trump's $60M White House UFC Event: 90K Fans, 'The Claw,' and a Lightweight Title Fight on His 80th Birthday

The White House South Lawn is set to host a UFC event featuring title fights, concerts, and celebrity guests, transforming the historic site into a commercial fight venue.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon wants troops to attend Trump’s White House cage fight - but only fit ones

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has previously railed against ‘fat generals and admirals’

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Trump UFC Fight: US Pentagon Tells Troops Invited to White House to Pay Up and Measure Waists

Military personnel must meet strict physical and financial criteria to attend UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, sparking controversy amid ongoing global conflicts.

International Business Times UK

Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisors as he looks to make a "final determination" on moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire

AAP

Dell lands $9.7bn Pentagon contract just weeks after Trump said 'go out and buy'

Dell Technologies has secured a $9.7 billion (€8.3bn) defence contract to supply Microsoft software across the entire US military, just weeks after US President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the company at the White House.

Euronews

UFC fight venue takes shape outside White House for Trump birthday event

Construction has begun on a UFC octagon outside the White House ahead of a fight night linked to Donald Trump’s 80th birthday celebrations and the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Euronews

Why did Adin Ross refuse UFC Freedom 250 appearance despite Donald Trump planning historic White House fight night?

Adin Ross said he will not attend UFC Freedom 250 at the White House after hearing rumors that Benjamin Netanyahu could be there. Ross shared the decision during a Kick livestream and said he prefers watching from home with his father. Meanwhile, UFC and White House staff are preparing the…

The Times of India

The Ghosts of 1987 Appear: Kevin Warsh, Alan Greenspan, and How to Invest Safely Under a New Fed Chair

When a new Fed chair takes office at the White House amidst rising inflation, a bleeding bond market, and a speculative stock mania, the ghosts of 1987 aren’t just a curiosity. They are spirits to fear.

Barchart

UFC White House fight: What to know about security plans after recent shootings raise concerns

A gunman was shot dead at a White House security checkpoint this week, with the UFC’s fight card looming

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Dwayne Johnson and Adam Sandler among A-listers invited to White House UFC event

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White House UFC cage construction begins ahead of UFC Freedom 250 event

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‘Desecration’: Despair as White House dwarfed by under construction UFC ring on South Lawn

In a way, this is a perfect symbol of modern America.

International Business Times UK

Nothing Says Democracy Like UFC Cage Fights on the White House Lawn for America's 250th Birthday

The White House is set to host a UFC event for the 250th anniversary of American independence, featuring championship fights and VIP packages, reflecting Trump's penchant for spectacle.

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France 24

Brazilian candidate Flavio Bolsonaro asks Trump to designate crime groups as terrorists

Brazilian conservative presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he asked US President Donald Trump during a White House meeting to designate Brazil's two largest criminal groups, Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), as terrorist organisations, arguing they meet the criteria for the label.

The Guardian - US

UFC arena under construction on White House lawn to mark Trump’s 80th birthday

The venue is expected to host a mixed martial arts fight on 14 June to also mark the US’s 250th anniversary

The Independent UK

NBC reporter addresses viral reaction to White House shooting

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International Business Times UK

Trump Renews Call to Complete $1B White House Ballroom, Citing Nasire Best Shooting To Justify The Project

President Trump renews push for a $1bn White House ballroom project, citing security concerns after a shooting incident. The proposal faces legal challenges and public debate over its necessity.

International Business Times UK

'What Is That?': NBC Reporter Julie Tsirkin's 'Confused' Reaction During White House Shooting Turned Into a Meme

NBC reporter Julie Tsirkin's genuine reaction to a White House shooting incident becomes a viral meme, highlighting her confusion during the security scare.

International Business Times UK

Viral White House Shooting Reaction Clip Fuels 'White Privilege' Debate Online — 'They Couldn't Possibly Be Shooting at Me'

NBC correspondent Julie Tsirkin's reaction to a White House shooting incident sparked online debates about privilege and safety, as viral footage showed varied journalist responses to the gunfire.

The Independent UK

Construction work has started at the White House for the UFC ring to celebrate Trump’s birthday

A massive stage is being built on the White House South Lawn for UFC fighters to compete in six bouts on June 14

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