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Judge Allows White House UFC Event Amid Legal Challenges

A US judge has rejected a lawsuit seeking to block a UFC cage fight scheduled to take place at the White House. This decision allows the event to proceed despite various legal and public objections.

12 Jun, 10:00 — 12 Jun, 21:20
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BBCHigh1d ago

Judge rejects lawsuit against UFC White House show

The UFC's show at the White House on Sunday will proceed as planned after a judge rejected a federal lawsuit alleging the event breaks American law.

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NYTMostly Factual1d ago

Judge Declines to Halt U.F.C. Fight at the White House on Trump’s Birthday

In a ruling on Friday, Judge Amit P. Mehta wrote that the lawsuit arrived last minute and failed to show how the event irreversibly harmed the individuals who sued.

By Zach Montague

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wapoMostly Factual1d ago

Union voters are mad at Trump and frustrated with Democrats

Union voters could be crucial to some of the most competitive House races in the country in November’s midterm elections.

By Lauren Kaori Gurley

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

US judge refuses to block Trump’s White House UFC birthday event

Gaudy arena is already built on South Lawn to celebrate US president’s birthday and America’s 250th anniversary A federal judge refused on Friday to stop the White House from staging a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary – on Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. US district judge Amit Mehta’s ruling allows organizers to use the White House lawn as the venue for Sunday’s planned UFC mixed martial arts event. Continue ...

By Associated Press

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Fox NewsMixed1d ago

Clinton judge warns Trump DOJ not to 'play possum' on $1.2B Anti-Weaponization Fund

A federal judge indefinitely blocked the Trump administration's $1.76 billion anti-weaponization fund, citing concerns it could be revived.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

Will there be a deal to end the Iran war this time?

After cancelling planned strikes on Iran, Trump has said an agreement to end the war will be finalised soon.

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cnbcMostly Factual1d ago

Judge grants longer-term block of 'anti-weaponization' fund, wants guarantee it’s dead

A judge gave Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a week to submit a sworn declaration the DOJ fund was not going forward.

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The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago

Dan Bongino gets into podcasting war with Tucker Carlson over new claims about Trump’s Butler shooting

The feud was ignited after Tucker Carlson claimed on a podcast that Dan Bongino told him the president shut down the investigation into the assassination attempt in 2024

By Rhian Lubin

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YahooMostly Factual1d ago

Marco Rubio Compares UFC's Rise to JFK Envisioning a Man on the Moon Ahead of Trump's White House Birthday Fight

The Secretary of State praised the mixed martial arts company as "reflective of the American spirit"

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

US weighed ground operation to seize Iran's uranium, Trump paused it: Report

America considered sending troops to Iran to seize its nuclear material. President Donald Trump paused the plan due to worries about retaliation and American lives. The operation faced high to extreme risk. Securing Iran's uranium remains a US goal. Discussions occurred amid nuclear program negotiations.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1d ago

WH claps back at Ariana Grande amid uproar over her song in ‘barbaric’ ICE video: 'We'll say this one last time…'

Ariana Grande condemned the White House's use of her song Bye in a TikTok video promoting ICE arrests, calling it 'barbaric'.

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deadlineMostly Factual1d ago

Rumble On The South Lawn Is On! Judge Pile Drives Suit To Stop UFC Match At White House

Despite the “musings” of Donald Trump, the ex-Apprentice host is still going to get his 80th birthday present from UFC boss Dana White this weekend. A federal judge has slapped down the last minute move by Susan Douglas and Paul Romano to choke out the June 14 scheduled and Paramount+ streamed cage fights from the […]

By Dominic Patten

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ndtvMostly Factual1d ago

Trump Allies Float Alternate Ways To Pay 'Weaponisation' Victims

Trump repeatedly has expressed support for federal payouts to supporters who he has portrayed as being targeted by a "weaponised" US government under Joe Biden.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1d ago

US judge indefinitely blocks Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund

A US judge has continued to block the Trump administration's proposed US$1.8 billion 'anti-weaponisation' fund.

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billboardMostly Factual1d ago

Zac Brown Explains Performing at Trump’s Freedom 250 UFC White House Lawn Match: ‘This Is Patriotism, Not Politics For Me’

Brown, a big UFC fan, said he will play after the weigh-ins and then sing the National Anthem with the Marine Band.

By Gil Kaufman

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tmzMixed1d ago

Ariana Grande Spams White House TikTok Over Unauthorized Use Of Song In Immigration Post

Ariana Grande is spamming the hell out of the White House's TikTok account to make her message crystal clear ... she doesn't want them using her music to promote President Trump's immigration crackdown. And it looks like someone listened, because…

By TMZ Staff

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nmeMostly Factual1d ago

Ariana Grande hits out at White House for using her music in “barbaric” and “inhumane” ICE video

She follows in the footsteps of Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo in demanding her song be removed The post Ariana Grande hits out at White House for using her music in “barbaric” and “inhumane” ICE video appeared first on NME.

By Tom Skinner

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vanguard-ngMixed1d ago

‘Don’t use my song’ —Ariana Grande tells White House

Grammy-winning singer Ariana Grande has criticised the White House for using her hit song Bye in a social media video promoting immigration arrests, demanding that her music not be associated with what she described as “barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense.” The post ‘Don’t use my song’ —Ariana Grande tells White House appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

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wapo12 Jun, 10:00First to report

Union voters are mad at Trump and frustrated with Democrats

balkan-web12 Jun, 10:28

Heqja e non-gratës/ “Rasti im, më uniku në histori!”, Berisha: Produkt i një vendimi në përputhje me ligjet e SHBA

la-vanguardia12 Jun, 11:02

Ariana Grande estalla contra Trump por usar su música en un vídeo del ICE: “No vuelvan a usarla en esta barbarie”

digi2412 Jun, 11:32

Ariana Grande către administrația Trump: Nu-mi mai folosiţi muzica pentru „absurditatea asta atroce”

nme12 Jun, 12:10

Ariana Grande hits out at White House for using her music in “barbaric” and “inhumane” ICE video

ndtv12 Jun, 12:25

Trump Allies Float Alternate Ways To Pay 'Weaponisation' Victims

hindustan-times12 Jun, 13:13

WH claps back at Ariana Grande amid uproar over her song in ‘barbaric’ ICE video: 'We'll say this one last time…'

1h later
24ur12 Jun, 14:13

Ariana Grande Beli hiši: Ne uporabljajte moje glasbe!

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cnbc12 Jun, 15:14

Judge grants longer-term block of 'anti-weaponization' fund, wants guarantee it’s dead

delfi-lt12 Jun, 15:58

Trumpas sukritikavo Irano siūlomą susitarimo versiją: tai labai negarbingi žmonės

observador12 Jun, 15:59

"8647" no National Mall investigado como ameaça a Trump

vanguard-ng12 Jun, 16:10

‘Don’t use my song’ —Ariana Grande tells White House

1h later
NYT12 Jun, 17:22

Judge Declines to Halt U.F.C. Fight at the White House on Trump’s Birthday

iefimerida12 Jun, 17:27

Ο Τραμπ έστησε «κλουβί» για αγώνες πολεμικών τεχνών έξω από τον Λευκό Οίκο -Η κριτική και η διπλωματία του MMA

billboard12 Jun, 17:28

Zac Brown Explains Performing at Trump’s Freedom 250 UFC White House Lawn Match: ‘This Is Patriotism, Not Politics For Me’

The Guardian12 Jun, 17:43

US judge refuses to block Trump’s White House UFC birthday event

Times of India12 Jun, 18:01

US weighed ground operation to seize Iran's uranium, Trump paused it: Report

newsbeast12 Jun, 18:24

Ο Τραμπ έστησε το «κλουβί» του UFC στον Λευκό Οίκο: Κόστισε 60 εκατ. δολάρια – «Πάρτι γενεθλίων με δημόσιους πόρους»

The Independent12 Jun, 18:31

Dan Bongino gets into podcasting war with Tucker Carlson over new claims about Trump’s Butler shooting

tmz12 Jun, 19:16

Ariana Grande Spams White House TikTok Over Unauthorized Use Of Song In Immigration Post

channel-news-asia12 Jun, 19:20

US judge indefinitely blocks Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund

deadline12 Jun, 19:41

Rumble On The South Lawn Is On! Judge Pile Drives Suit To Stop UFC Match At White House

Yahoo12 Jun, 20:21

Marco Rubio Compares UFC's Rise to JFK Envisioning a Man on the Moon Ahead of Trump's White House Birthday Fight

Al Jazeera12 Jun, 20:44

Will there be a deal to end the Iran war this time?

Fox News12 Jun, 20:55

Clinton judge warns Trump DOJ not to 'play possum' on $1.2B Anti-Weaponization Fund

BBC12 Jun, 21:20

Judge rejects lawsuit against UFC White House show

irozhlas12 Jun, 21:40Latest update

Bílý dům použil ve videu zatýkání migrantů hudbu Ariany Grande. ‚Nelidské,‘ reaguje zpěvačka