Sixth Arrest Made in Alleged Plot Targeting White House UFC Event

A new arrest has raised the total to six suspects held in an alleged terror plot targeting a White House UFC event, Fox News reported. Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez is identified as the alleged ringleader. The plot called for drones carrying explosives and a pre-staged sniper team to strike crowds and political figures in Washington, D.C.

Drones remain banned in the District of Columbia under the federal Special Flight Rules Area. The case has prompted renewed attention to drone security risks. Rep. , who serves on subcommittees of the House Armed Services Committee, is advancing the American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act of 2026 to reduce reliance on foreign drones by U.S.

Law enforcement. The measure would condition federal grant funding on not acquiring any foreign-made drones after Jan. 1, 2027. The bill sets aside $1.5 billion, drawn from Section 301 tariffs, to speed removal of Chinese-made drones and support domestic manufacturing.

Harrigan stated that American agencies continue to rely on systems built by companies tied to the Chinese Communist Party, calling the situation a strategic mistake. Harrigan also noted that drones have become a foundational element of modern warfare, citing lessons from Ukraine.

In Texas, the FAA reported that 879 of 966 drones registered to police and sheriff’s departments in 2024 were produced by DJI.

A 2020 internal memorandum by then U.S. Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott outlined plans to expand unmanned aircraft use for detection and interdiction along the border. It is unclear when the legislation will reach the House floor.