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UFC comes to White House lawn for Trump’s 80th birthday
The Freedom 250 card, tied to America’s 250th anniversary, drew thousands, a legal challenge and a title upset by Justin Gaethje
Federal lawsuit
Lawsuit seeks to block UFC Freedom 250 at White House
Two Virginia residents are asking a federal court for an emergency injunction, arguing the South Lawn event bypassed permitting and environmental rules
Political rhetoric
White House calls Mark Hamill ‘sick’ over AI Trump grave post
The Star Wars actor deleted the image and apologized, saying he was not wishing Trump dead, after the White House linked the post to threats against the president
U.S.-Venezuela ties
U.S. Visit to Venezuela Follows First Direct Flight Since 2019
A New York Times video says the trip came after direct air service resumed, with a White House adviser summing up the message as “drill, baby, drill
Royal diplomacy
King Charles opens U.S. visit with Trump as allies face strains
The four-day state visit began at the White House and moved to Congress, where the king urged unity amid tensions over Iran, NATO and the future of U.S.-U.K. ties
White House security
Republicans move to approve Trump’s White House ballroom after press dinner shooting
A shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has revived a stalled $400 million project that critics say needs congressional approval
White House
Leavitt blames ‘left-wing cult of hatred’ after WHCA Dinner shooting
The White House press secretary accused Democrats, commentators and media figures of demonizing Trump, while saying officials will review security procedures for future events