FBI foils drone and sniper plot against White House UFC event
The FBI announced it had disrupted a planned drone and sniper attack on the UFC event scheduled for the White House lawn. The agency provided few additional details.
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AFBytes briefing
The foiled plot demonstrates ongoing domestic security challenges around high-profile events at the presidential residence.
Key entities
- White
- White House
- Championship
- Fighting
- Ultimate
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- White House Ufc
What to watch next
- Monitor FBI or Department of Homeland Security updates on any related charges or threat assessments.
- Watch for any congressional oversight hearings on Secret Service budget requests and perimeter security funding.
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