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Live: Trump White House hosts UFC Freedom 250 fight on president’s birthday in Washington, DC 0 (0)

It’s showtime. After months of hype, President Donald Trump will be ringside Sunday for one of the most unusual events in White House history as a series of mixed martial arts cage matches unfold in a makeshift arena on the South Lawn. The Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 event is timed to the nation’s 250th birthday and Trump’s 80th. The president will be surrounded by high-profile supporters, administration officials, family, and military members for the seven-match contest, which airs live on Paramount+. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/14/trump-white-house-fight-updates–live/90509666007/?tbref=hp Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to [See More…]

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UFC fans react to polarizing White House event on South Lawn 0 (0)

UFC fans discuss Sunday’s historic – and polarizing – UFC White House event on the South Lawn. Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAJunkieOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest UFC and MMA news: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com #UFCWhiteHouse #DanaWhite #DonaldTrump From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com

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UFC Freedom 250 full card final faceoffs for historic White House event 0 (0)

Dana White oversaw final faceoffs for Sunday’s UFC White House event at ceremonial weigh-ins with Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane and more. Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAJunkieOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest UFC and MMA news: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com #UFCWhiteHouse #IliaTopuria #AlexPereira From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com

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Alex Pereira’s first heavyweight weigh-in for Ciryl Gane title fight at UFC White House 0 (0)

Former two-division champ Alex Pereira weighed more than Ciryl Gane at official weigh-ins for Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250 interim heavyweight title fight at the White House. Full weigh-in coverage: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2026/06/13/ufc-freedom-250-white-house-official-weigh-in-results-video-stream/90431092007/ Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAJunkieOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest UFC and MMA news: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com #UFCWhiteHouse #AlexPereira #CirylGane From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com

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Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje make weight for UFC White House title unifier 0 (0)

Champion Ilia Topuria and interim titleholder Justin Gaethje made weight for Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250 main event at the White House, where they will unify lightweight titles. Full weigh-in coverage: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2026/06/13/ufc-freedom-250-white-house-official-weigh-in-results-video-stream/90431092007/ Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAJunkieOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest UFC and MMA news: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com #UFCWhiteHouse #IliaTopuria #JustinGaethje From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com

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UFC White House: On The Ground – Day 1 Recap 0 (0)

Day 1 of UFC Freedom 250 coverage for the historic event at the White House is complete, and USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie recaps what happened. Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAJUnkieOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest UFC and MMA news: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com #UFCWhiteHouse #IliaTopuria #AlexPereira From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com

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Derrick Lewis gives hilarious response to 75 clean UFC drug tests 0 (0)

Derrick Lewis gets his pin for 75 clean UFC drug tests before UFC White House and told he’s an inspiration for children. Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAJunkieOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest UFC and MMA news: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com #UFCWhiteHouse #UFC #DerrickLewis From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com

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Donald Trump walks out of tense ‘Meet the Press’ interview 0 (0)

President Donald Trump abruptly walked out an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” after Kristen Welker challenged unsubstantiated election claims. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #Trump #NBC #Interview From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com

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Missing Auburn University student found dead in Japan, mother says 0 (0)

A student who went missing in Japan while traveling with his family has been found dead in a “mountainous area outside of Kyoto,” his mother said. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #Missing #Student #Japan From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com

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Wembanyama dazzles, Knicks capitalize late in Game 2 #nba #nbafinals #knicks 0 (0)

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