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U.S. Domestic2h 46m ago

The FBI disrupted an alleged attempt to target Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House.

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Who
FBI Director Kash Patel, five people, Secret Service Director Sean Curran, an Ohio man
What
The FBI disrupted an alleged attempt to target Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:21:00 GMT · 2h 46m ago
Where
Washington, D.C. ·
Why
A relative contacted law enforcement after a family member talked about nefarious actions in Washington, D.C., leading to the discovery of an alleged plot.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The prevention of this alleged plot, which included plans for explosive-laden drones and snipers, secured a major public event at the White House and prevented potential mass casualties.

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    The FBI disrupted an alleged attempt to target the UFC America 250 event at the White House, with five people now in custody.
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    UFC CEO Dana White stated that the 'Freedom 250' fight night held at the White House will "never happen again" due to logistical challenges and a soaring $60 million cost.
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    UFC CEO Dana White stated that the 'Freedom 250' fight night at the White House will "never happen again" due to soaring costs and logistical challenges.
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