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President Donald Trump attends an NBA Finals playoff basketball game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, June 8, 2026, with Kai Trump. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump Makes History and Prompts Criticism When Attending NBA Finals in New York City

President Donald Trump becomes the first sitting U.S. president to attend the NBA Finals, drawing criticism, heightened security, and mixed reactions from fans at Madison Square Garden.

EBT cards from several states

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's SNAP Funding Conditions in 20-State Lawsuit

A federal judge has temporarily blocked new USDA funding conditions tied to SNAP and other nutrition programs after a lawsuit filed by 20 states and Washington, D.C.

An aerial view of the UFC Freedom 250 fight arena under construction on the White House South Lawn in Washington, D.C., ahead of the July 4, 2025 event tied to America's 250th birthday celebrations.

Lawsuit Puts UFC Match on White House Grounds in Jeopardy

A lawsuit challenges the legality of hosting a UFC fight at the White House, citing constitutional, environmental, and conflict-of-interest concerns ahead of Sunday's event.

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