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The politics behind the White House's UFC event

NPR Politics · Jun 15, 2026, 8:43 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with investigative sports journalist Karim Zidan about the politics of the UFC fight night at the White House.

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The politics behind the White House's UFC event

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