FBI thwarts plot to attack White House UFC event using drones and snipers

The Irish Times—Federal authorities say they disrupted a planned attack on a UFC cage-fighting event hosted at the White House, with court documents revealing the plot involved exploding drones and snipers. The AP reported charges were filed following the interdiction. NOTUS confirmed the plot included both aerial and ground-based attack elements. The scheme targeted the high-profile event where the president was expected to be present.

• The Irish Times — FBI says it thwarted plot to attack White House UFC event - The Irish Times
• NOTUS — Feds Say Thwarted UFC Attack Involved Snipers and Exploding Drones - News of the United States - NOTUS
• PBS NewsHour — FBI disrupts a planned attack on the White House UFC cage-fighting show, court papers say - PBS
• Wall Street Journal — Officials say thwarted White House plot involved drones and snipers
• Associated Press — Authorities disrupt drone, gun plot on White House UFC show