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Workers continue building the cage for a future UFC fight in front of the White House on June 3 2026. | AP Photo / Rahmat Gul

Trump Says White House UFC Arena Might Never Come Down

Trump compared the UFC arena being built on the White House South Lawn to the Eiffel Tower, suggesting the structure may never come down after the June 14 fight.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. | AP Photo / Mark Schiefelbein

Defense Secretary Accused of Blocking Promotion of Navy Officers on Grounds of Race and Gender

The Pentagon rejects claims that race or gender influenced Navy promotions after a New York Times report alleged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked several officers.

President Donald Trump congratulates Kayla Harrison after her victory during UFC 316 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ., June 7, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

President Trump attends a UFC fight in 2025. | The White House

Timing of Trump Purchase of UFC Stock Raises Eyebrows With White House Fight Ahead

Construction of a UFC fight cage on the White House South Lawn and Trump’s recent stock purchase in UFC’s parent company are fueling controversy ahead of a planned birthday event.

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