U.F.C. Viewing Party Draws Thousands to White House Ellipse
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:20:34 +0000
People from all over the country came to Washington on Sunday for a unique viewing party of the Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts being held on the South Lawn of the White House.
Trump’s U.F.C. Event Comes as Backing of Young Men, Once a Strength, Wanes
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:12:09 +0000
Some Republicans see a political opening in Sunday’s fights at the White House. Democrats say they see a distraction from more pressing matters.
California Sues to Stop One County’s Ban on Most Mail Voting
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:15:06 +0000
Shasta County voters had approved a ballot measure that would have heavily restricted voting by mail and imposed photo ID requirements. State officials said the new rules were illegal.
Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:41:17 +0000
In a call to The New York Times, President Trump praised Russia’s and China’s leaders and described Israel’s prime minister as “a very difficult guy.”
How to Watch the U.F.C. 250 Freedom Fights at the White House
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:36:36 +0000
Seven bouts will take place in an arena created on the South Lawn for the Ultimate Fighting Championship event, which coincides with President Trump’s 80th birthday.
12 Killed in Skydiving Plane Crash in Butler, Missouri
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:20:11 +0000
Eleven passengers and a pilot were killed after the plane climbed about 100 feet and then crashed to the ground at the Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, officials said.
Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized, His Spokesman Says
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0000
No details were given about the 84-year-old former majority leader’s condition, but he has had a string of health issues in recent years.
Team Curaçao Arrives at the World Cup With Much of the Island in Tow.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:41:00 +0000
Qualifying for the world’s biggest sporting event meant everything for residents of the Caribbean island country.
Trump Owns Shares in Company Hosting U.F.C. Bout as Part of His Vast Holdings
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:33:04 +0000
The Trump Organization says the president has no control over his stock positions, including that of TKO Group, which runs the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
For His 80th Birthday, Trump Brings the Fight to the White House Lawn
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:53:43 +0000
Presidential historians say the U.F.C. event, which was estimated to cost more than $60 million, is unprecedented.
Trump at 80: A President ‘Really Uncomfortable’ With Aging
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:31:21 +0000
Even for a president known for imposing his own reality on every situation, Mr. Trump has not outrun scrutiny over his age.
How Redistricting Pit Wasserman Schultz Against Black Democrats in Florida
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:01:00 +0000
Four candidates running in a historically Black district risk dividing the Black vote and losing to Ms. Wasserman Schultz, who is white.
How Utahns Took on Mr. Wonderful and a Data Center on the Great Salt Lake
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:42 +0000
Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank” fame hopes to build a sprawling data center on the parched shores of the Great Salt Lake. It has become a burning issue in Utah’s looming primaries.
In Age of AI, World’s Leading Deepfake Expert No Longer Trusts His Own Eyes
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:34 +0000
In the age of A.I., Hany Farid is struggling to prove what’s real before the internet decides for itself.
Legal and Lobbying Costs Surge as Universities Face Trump Pressure
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:40:56 +0000
Some universities’ tax returns showed that their legal bills had more than doubled. Others reported that their spending on lobbying had risen at least fivefold.
President Trump Endorses Mike Collins in Georgia Senate Runoff
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:30:16 +0000
Mr. Trump backed Mr. Collins over Derek Dooley, a former football coach supported by Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican whose relationship with the president is strained.
Voters Reject Anti-Islam Candidate in Mayoral Race in Dallas Suburb
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:57:20 +0000
The election for mayor of Frisco, Texas, became a referendum on diversity and a test of anti-Muslim messaging in a general election contest.
Trump Administration Reignites Its Feud With Anthropic Over Latest A.I. Models
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:41:06 +0000
The administration’s surprise restrictions Friday cut off foreign access to Anthropic’s latest models and sparked another round of finger pointing.
Trump Again Picks Personal Lawyer for a Top Job, as U.S. Attorney in Manhattan
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:44:08 +0000
James M. McDonald, a veteran former federal prosecutor and regulator, has more recently been part of President Trump’s legal team, appealing his criminal conviction.
Yosemite Ranger’s Suit Over Trans Flag at El Capitan Is Dismissed
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:37:15 +0000
The ranger, who was fired after hanging the flag, sued the government on free speech grounds. On Friday, a judge dismissed the case, saying the court lacked the authority to rule.