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Trump administration asks judge to reject bid to halt White House UFC event
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Trump administration asks judge to reject bid to halt White House UFC event

The Hill · Jun 10, 2026, 2:44 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The Trump administration asked a federal judge on Tuesday to reject an attempt by two Virginia residents to stop an upcoming UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House, arguing the date is too close to make any changes. The Justice Department (DOJ) wrote in court filing that the June 14 event ha

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