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Rolling Stone's interview with Dana White chronicles how he built the UFC into a global, multi‑platform empire, his close friendship with Donald Trump, and a planned Freedom 250 fight on the White House lawn; he defends growing fighter pay, rejects legacy talk, and pledges to expand combat sports while navigating politics and a demanding, high‑profile lifestyle.
President Trump is traveling to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for routine annual dental and medical evaluations as part of preventive care, with a visit to meet service members and staff; officials say there are no serious health issues and he remains in excellent health as he nears age 80.
President Trump blasts courts, Congress and preservation advocates for delaying his White House ballroom project, which, after rapid federal approvals, now faces a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation that could push back completion.
CISA is shrinking and largely sidelined as the White House forges a multi-agency AI cyber response, raising concerns about protection of critical infrastructure amid fears that AI-enabled attackers could exploit gaps. The agency has faced staffing and budget cuts, leaving leadership and bench strength diminished, even as plans surface for a staffing surge and a coordinated vulnerability-management role in the broader effort.
Trump is turning the White House into a major event venue for a June 14 UFC Freedom 250 birthday celebration, with cranes assembling a massive arch and a $400 million ballroom makeover underway, while UFC costs reportedly exceed $60 million. The spectacle, intended to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary and the president’s 80th, has critics arguing it’s a tacky, costly distraction and an eyesore amid ongoing renovations.
Vice President JD Vance is set to host a Tuesday White House meeting with state attorneys general to discuss his fraud-fighting task force, inviting Democrats at his insistence. About 15 Republican AGs are expected to attend, with Democrats largely skipping, and the gathering underscores cross-agency efforts across the administration to combat fraud, including the DOJ’s new Fraud Division and related cases highlighted by Minnesota investigations.
President Donald Trump, 79, spent Memorial Day morning posting repeatedly on Truth Social—raging at Democrats and other critics, sharing memes, and praising Fox News—before heading to Arlington National Cemetery to honor fallen service members; his ongoing nocturnal posting pattern has drawn scrutiny of his health and judgment.
President Donald Trump will visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for a routine medical and dental check-up—his third in-person doctor’s visit in a little over a year—after doctors said advanced imaging found no abnormalities and that he remains in excellent health.
NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Julie Tsirkin appeared mildly puzzled and calm on live TV as gunfire erupted near the White House, a reaction that drew ridicule on social media and spawned memes. She later described hearing 20–30 gunshots and then scrambling to safety with the crew as Secret Service agents acted. The gunman, Nasire Best, 21, was killed by federal officers; reactions to Tsirkin’s initial response were mixed, with some defending her while others mocked it.
President Donald Trump is slated for his third medical checkup in 13 months at Walter Reed, as independent physicians flag unanswered questions about his health and fitness; the White House says he’s in excellent health, but skepticism persists and the health conversation has become a political talking point ahead of the 2024 cycle.
Trump’s tentative Iran agreement faces pushback from GOP lawmakers who argue the deal is insufficient or unclear, while a shooting at the White House reignites security concerns and prompts renewed scrutiny of protective measures and risk assessments surrounding the administration.
Don Jr. and Bettina Anderson are reportedly planning a small White House wedding do-over so President Trump can attend, after his Bahamas ceremony was described as a snub due to timing and Iran-related duties. Trump previously said he couldn’t attend and later adjusted his schedule to stay in Washington; Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany, and Barron are expected to attend the Bahamas ceremony, which is said to be intimate with fewer than 50 guests, while no date has been announced for a White House ceremony.
A bystander was left in serious condition after a shooting near a White House checkpoint in Washington, prompting a Secret Service response and an ongoing investigation. Authorities found a copper bullet jacket at the scene and are reviewing surveillance footage and witness accounts as they search for a shooter.
A 21-year-old Nasire Best was shot and killed by Secret Service after an exchange of gunfire near the White House. Best had previously been charged with trespassing and, according to acquaintances, had cut off contact with friends and claimed to be Jesus. The investigation notes his troubled past and past law‑enforcement encounters, but the motive for the incident remains unclear.
A bystander wounded near the White House underwent surgery and is in stable condition after a gunman, Nasire Best, was killed by Secret Service agents. Authorities are investigating who shot the bystander and how many shots were fired, with an independent review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia planned after the investigation; no Secret Service personnel were harmed.