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The FBI foiled an alleged plot to attack Sunday’s UFC fight at the White House.

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Washington, D.C., National Capital Region

Who
FBI, Kash Patel, Secret Service, Sean Curran, JD Vance, Donald Trump, law enforcement partners, individuals outside of the National Capital Region
What
The FBI foiled an alleged plot to attack Sunday’s UFC fight at the White House.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:38:00 GMT · 5h 40m ago
Where
Washington, D.C., National Capital Region ·
Why
Individuals allegedly planned to use drones with explosives, a sniper team, and intended to storm the White House gate.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This foiled plot highlights ongoing security concerns around high-profile events and government institutions in the US, requiring rapid, multi-agency law enforcement action to prevent potential widespread harm.

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  2. U.S. Domestic4h 2m ago
    FBI Director Kash Patel announced that law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” targeting a UFC cage-fighting show at the White House this past weekend, leading to multiple arrests.
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    Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House last weekend.
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    The FBI foiled an alleged plot to attack Sunday’s UFC fight at the White House, FBI Director Kash Patel said in a post to X.
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    The FBI foiled an alleged plot to attack Sunday’s UFC fight at the White House, with multiple individuals now in custody.
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