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Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 / birthday cage fight event snubbed by celebrities

Donald Trump’s extravagant 80th birthday cage fight on the White House lawn is proving to be celebrity repellent... Adam Sandler, Jared Leto and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson are among the celebrities who have declined invites to the UFC Freedom 250 event set to take place on 14 June.

Euronews

Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s UFC birthday cage fight

The White House will host six UFC bouts on the South Lawn on June 14 — Trump’s 80th birthday

The Independent UK

Even If Trump's Ballroom Project Is Illegal, a DOJ Lawyer Says, the Courts Cannot Stop It

The D.C. Circuit is reviewing an injunction issued by a judge who said "no statute comes close to giving the President the authority he claims to have."

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Melania Trump's Blunt Response That Ended Jill Biden's Small Talk Revealed

In her memoir, Jill Biden recounts an awkward Inauguration Day car ride with Melania Trump, saying the then first lady batted away questions with brief replies and kept dragging the conversation back to the weather.

International Business Times UK

Trump lashes out at ballroom lawsuit in late-night rant: ‘Highly damaging to our country’

The president claimed his project is under budget despite it doubling in cost since it began

The Independent UK

Hunter Biden trolls Trump over Epstein ‘bromance’ after president takes swipe at his troubled past

Trump says Joe Biden’s son’s past ‘is not that great’ and might stop him winning the White House should he run in 2028, drawing a sharp response from the former executive

The Independent UK

Viral Claim That Erika Kirk Will Replace Bruce Buffer at UFC White House Event Debunked

A viral social media rumour falsely claims Erika Kirk will host a UFC event at the White House. The claim originated from a satirical post and lacks any official confirmation.

International Business Times UK

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Trump’s approval rating hits another new low on 500th day back in the White House

President Donald Trump’s net popularity on -25 in latest Economist/YouGov survey, with the Iran war and economy still major concerns for voters ahead of November’s midterms

The Independent UK

Trump confirms attendance at G7 Summit in France this month

President Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit in France. He will depart immediately after hosting UFC World Championship fights at the White House on June 14. The summit is scheduled from June 15 to June 17. This meeting is crucial as it follows joint US-Israel military operations against Iran.

The Economic Times

‘Maybe we’ll never ever take it down’: Trump says UFC arena at White House could stay permanently

In a video posted on his TikTok account, the president likened the arena that is being constructed on the White House’s South Lawn to the Eiffel Tower

The Guardian - US

Sean Strickland Claims Trump Blacklisted Him From White House UFC Gathering Over Israel and Epstein Jabs

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is excluded from UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, attributed to his outspoken views on Israel and the Epstein scandal, despite past support for Trump.

International Business Times UK

Trump compares White House UFC arena to Eiffel Tower, hints it could stay permanently

In a video posted to his official TikTok account on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump suggested he may never remove the enormous UFC arena being constructed on the White House lawn for his birthday celebrations. He also compared it to Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower, which was initially intended to be…

France 24

Trump wants UFC ‘claw’ to become permanent fixture on the White House lawn

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The Independent UK

Jill Biden Details Awkward Ride With Melania During Trump Inauguration, Says She 'Kept Trying to Switch the Topic to the Weather'

The former first lady recounted a "stone-faced" ride from the White House to the Capitol following the traditional pre-inauguration tea

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The Independent UK

Trump says the giant UFC arena set up outside the White House could stay up forever

President compares ‘The Claw’ to the Eiffel Tower as preparations for his troubled ‘Freedom 250’ celebration continue

International Business Times UK

Where Is Donald Trump Now? POTUS' 7-Day Absence Triggers Massive Health Speculation

Donald Trump's seven-day absence from public view has ignited fevered speculation about the 79-year-old president's health, despite a White House memo insisting he remains in 'excellent' condition.

International Business Times UK

Massive $1.5 Million UFC Freedom 250 Packages Sell Rapidly for Exclusive Seats on Trump's White House Lawn

UFC Freedom 250, set at the White House, faces scrutiny over £1.15 million sponsorships and military participation, prompting a Congressional probe into potential ethical violations.

International Business Times UK

Trump 7 Day Absence From Public View Raises Alarms After Expert Claims Medical Report Looks Almost 'Too Good to Be True'

President Trump's recent medical report has been criticised by experts for lacking detail, raising concerns about his health as he remains absent from public events for over a week.

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Reason

Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Protecting Group Flying "8647" Flag

The flag, in context, likely doesn't fit within the First Amendment exception for true threats of illegal conduct or incitement of illegal conduct. [UPDATE: I had originally called this a preliminary injunction, but it is technically a temporary restraining order.]

The Independent UK

Jill Biden memoir shares frosty encounter with Melania ‘who only wanted to talk about the weather’

Two first ladies endured tense ride from the White House to the Capitol to witness Donald Trump’s swearing-in last year, according to Biden’s A View from the East Wing

International Business Times UK

Trump Health Update 2026 Says Excellent Health but Reveals Leg Swelling and Benign Hand Bruising as POTUS Needs Physical Activity and Diet

President Trump has been declared in excellent health following a medical assessment at Walter Reed, confirming his fitness for presidential duties with no significant health concerns.

International Business Times UK

Trump's $60M White House UFC Event: 90K Fans, 'The Claw,' and a Lightweight Title Fight on His 80th Birthday

The White House South Lawn is set to host a UFC event featuring title fights, concerts, and celebrity guests, transforming the historic site into a commercial fight venue.

International Business Times UK

MAGA Meltdown: Martina McBride Dumps Trump-Linked Event After Realising She Was 'Misled'

Country star Martina McBride has quit the Trump‑linked Great American State Fair in Washington, saying she was 'misled' about its nonpartisan nature and prompting an angry backlash from MAGA supporters.

The Independent UK

Trump’s UFC arena towers over the White House as new photo shows scope of event

The UFC ring has been decked out in patriotic colors ahead of the UFC Freedom 250

The National (Scotland)

Scottish band hit out at White House for 'unauthorised' song use in political video

AN Edinburgh-based band has hit out at the White House after it used one of their songs in a video posted on social media without their permission…

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