FBI says it halted a planned White House UFC attack with multiple suspects in custody

The FBI and partners arrested several individuals in a multi-state operation after allegedly uncovering a plot to attack the UFC event near the White House; Fox News reported the plot involved drones with explosives and a sniper team, though NBC News has not independently confirmed those specifics. Officials including FBI Director Kash Patel and Secret Service acknowledged the investigation and said more details would come through court filings, as a heavy law enforcement presence surrounded the White House during the weekend while authorities pursue the case.