Cage fighting, anyone? Welcome to Trump’s 80th birthday party on the White House lawn.
The UFC event’s structure, referred to as “The Claw,” and its location has been criticized by some as desecration of the historic grounds.
Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized, his office says
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican and former longtime Senate GOP leader has battled several health ailments in recent years.
Trump admonishes Netanyahu for risking Iran deal with more Israeli strikes
President Donald Trump lambasted his longtime ally for attacking Lebanon on the same day Trump hopes to sign a deal to end the conflict.
Trump’s birthday UFC fight is a shameful spectacle
A $60 million price tag outstrips even the most lavish spectacles that medieval tournaments provided for feudal lords.
A message for Southern Baptist women who’ve been betrayed once again
The convention already had a statement of faith opposing women in ministry and had already expelled individual churches that ordain women. But that wasn’t enough subjugation.
I worked in Homeland Security. I don’t believe the government’s story about the Somali World Cup referee.
Omar Artan, who was named Africa’s best FIFA official in 2025, was turned away at the Miami airport as the players he may have officiated were waved through.
What this Knicks win means to all of New York
The improbable, irresistibly joyful, record-breaking run ends with the Jalen Brunson-led Knicks winning their first championship in 53 years.
How U.S.-Iran draft agreement fails to meet Trump’s war goals
For one, it’s unclear whether the president’s core objective of permanently preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear bomb will be achieved.
Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center after losing court fight
The president’s takeover of the storied cultural arts institution sparked furious criticism, including from members of the Kennedy family.
How Washington got ready for a UFC fight, in photos
Ahead of Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250 — and President Trump’s 80th birthday — the South Lawn of the White House got a 92-foot lighting rig, a fighting cage and an arena’s worth of sponsors.
