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Five Charged in Alleged Plot Against White House UFC Fight

Podcast: The Lead with Jake Tapper
Published: Jun 17, 2026
Duration seconds: 5398
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Five men are in custody after the FBI said it foiled a plot to attack the UFC fight night event at the White House on Sunday. The plan allegedly included using a drone to drop explosives and snipers to hit high-value targets in the ensuing panic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices