FBI disrupts plot targeting UFC event at White House with explosive drones - ABC News

The FBI disrupted an alleged plot targeting the 'UFC Freedom 250' event held at the White House on June 14, 2026, which celebrated America's 250th anniversary. The plot involved explosive drones designed to target buildings in the area and trigger a mass evacuation, with suspects communicating via Signal chats and some traveling to Fredericksburg, Virginia, on June 12 or 13. Five people are in custody as of Tuesday morning, and one person has been formally charged.