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The FBI thwarted a plot targeting Sunday's UFC event at the White House and has arrested five men, who have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

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Ohio, California, Missouri, Nebraska (United States); Washington D.C.; White House

Who
FBI, US justice department, Tycen Proper, Bryan Roa, Michael Thomas, Daniel Eskridge, Abraham Alvarez, Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn, President Donald Trump
What
The FBI thwarted a plot targeting Sunday's UFC event at the White House and has arrested five men, who have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:52:05 GMT · 2h 21m ago
Where
Ohio, California, Missouri, Nebraska (United States); Washington D.C.; White House ·
Why
The plotters allegedly expressed grievances about government corruption, the handling of the Epstein files, and data centers, wanting to 'jumpstart' a revolution by shooting 'high-value targets' at the event.
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A plot to attack a high-profile event at the White House using snipers and drones, aiming to cause panic and target officials and wealthy individuals, was thwarted by the FBI, leading to five arrests and charges of conspiracy to commit murder. This represents a significant domestic security concern, highlighting ongoing threats of political violence in the U.S. and potential misuse of technology like drones.

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