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brobible.compolitics12 hrs ago
UFC event at White House draws 4,000 spectators on anniversary
About 4,000 people attended seven UFC fights on the White House South Lawn last Sunday. The gathering marked both the 250th anniversary of the United States and President Trump's 80th birthday.
The Independentsports2 days ago
White House UFC event draws 17 million viewers on Paramount+
Seven UFC fights held on the South Lawn reached 17 million viewers in the U.S. and Latin America. The total fell 117 million short of a pre-event prediction for Super Bowl-level numbers.
foxnews.compolitics11 days ago
UFC champion says he was not cleared to attend White House event
Middleweight champion Sean Strickland stated he was informed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that the White House had not cleared him to attend the June 14 fight card. Strickland attributed the decision to his public comments about Israel and Jeffrey Epstein.
abcnews.go.compolitics13 days ago
Law Firm Seeks Court Order to Block UFC Event at White House
A public interest law firm filed a legal action one week before a scheduled Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House. The filing seeks to prevent the event from occurring on the planned date.
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yardbarker.comsports23 days ago
Former UFC Champion Sean O’Malley Comments on Outdoor White House Event
Sean O’Malley addressed concerns raised by Dana White and Joe Rogan about holding UFC Freedom 250 outdoors on the White House South Lawn. The event is scheduled in 16 days. O’Malley stated fighters knew the event would take place outside.
yardbarker.compolitics41 days ago
UFC Event Planned for White House South Lawn Next Month
Approximately 4,000 spectators will attend a UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House in June. The event coincides with President Trump's 80th birthday and celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Tickets are free but in high demand, with sponsorship…
foxnews.compolitics46 days ago
Trump Signs Memorandum Restoring Presidential Fitness Test
President Trump signed a presidential memorandum on May 5, 2026, restoring the Presidential Fitness Test. Bryson DeChambeau, chair of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, and golf legend Gary Player attended the White House event. Children participated in fit…
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The Independentpolitics52 days ago
Gunman Targets Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner
A gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, targeting President Trump and administration officials. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was apprehended after injuring a Secret Service agent. President Trump sta…