President Donald Trump announced plans to build a granite helipad on the White House South Lawn, stating it's for new presidential helicopters. He claims the project will be privately funded by Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, with an estimated cost of up to $6 million.
President Donald Trump announced plans to build a granite helipad on the White House South Lawn, stating it's needed for new presidential helicopters. The project, estimated up to $6 million, will be privately funded by Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary.
President Trump plans a $6 million granite helipad on the White House South Lawn, privately funded by Sikorsky Aircraft, to accommodate new, more powerful presidential helicopters that scorch the grass.
President Donald Trump announced plans for a granite helipad on the White House South Lawn, stating new, more powerful presidential helicopters require it. Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, will fund the estimated $6 million project due to issues with their new VH-92A fleet scorching the lawn.
Donald Trump spent $14.2m attempting to clear algae from the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, a project plagued by issues and ultimately unsuccessful, mirroring his foreign policy approach. Meanwhile, other news includes Meloni denying Trump's claims, a Japanese mayor taking maternity leave, HPV vaccine success, a flu outbreak at a military base, Shania Twain on feminism, abortion rights in Missouri, and a UK court ruling on civil disobedience.
The Barack Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago with musical fanfare and speeches emphasizing democratic principles. Michelle and Barack Obama implicitly criticized Donald Trump's authoritarian approach, highlighting American values and contrasting them with his rhetoric and actions.
The US Justice Department has charged at least five individuals in connection with an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House for Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The FBI learned of the plan on June 10 and made arrests in multiple states, stopping the alleged attacks.
President Trump announced a major "rally" in Washington for July 4, calling it "the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all." The event, named "Tribute to America," will be held at the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial.
Ilia Topuria suffered a severe defeat and was hospitalized after a brutal fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 250. The previously unbeaten champion's face was badly injured, leading to the fight being stopped after the fourth round. Gaethje ruled out an immediate rematch.
The UFC Freedom 250 event, held at the White House, blended America's 250th anniversary with Donald Trump's birthday, featuring a mixed martial arts spectacle, fireworks, and political allies. Critics decried the event as a self-serving display, contrasting it with national achievements and international affairs.
President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday and the country's 250th anniversary with a UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn. The event featured a main fight between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria, with Gaethje emerging victorious. The celebration drew mixed reactions, with allies praising Trump and critics citing high costs and promotion of violence.
President Trump celebrated his birthday and Flag Day with a UFC event on the White House lawn, attended by thousands. The event, costing $60m, featured fighter Justin Gaethje winning the lightweight championship. A lawsuit to cancel the fight was denied, though polls indicated public skepticism.
A UFC fight at the White House faces delays due to thunderstorms, with 70% chance of rain and high humidity. The event, coinciding with Trump's birthday and Flag Day, is the first professional sporting event at the residence. A lawsuit to cancel it was denied, but polls show public skepticism.
Dozens protested UFC fights on the White House lawn, calling it corrupt and a commercialization of federal land. The event, coinciding with Trump's birthday, sparked counter-programming focused on peace and democracy.
A UFC event at the White House faces potential disruption from thunderstorms and high humidity, with a 70% chance of rain forecast for Sunday evening. The event, coinciding with President Trump's birthday and Flag Day, is part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
President Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a $60 million cage-fighting event, "UFC Freedom 250," on the White House South Lawn. Critics decry the extravagance amid the war with Iran, while opponents' legal challenge to block the event was rejected.
Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a UFC cage fight on the White House South Lawn, dubbed "UFC Freedom 250." The event, hosted by UFC president Dana White, is seen as a controversial display of American machismo and a political spectacle, juxtaposed with a lack of progress on an Iran peace deal.
President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a UFC cage fighting event on the White House South Lawn. The "Freedom 250" card, featuring seven male fights and two title bouts, marks a culmination of the 25-year relationship between UFC CEO Dana White and Trump. Despite a war with Iran and high inflation, the event proceeded on the historic grounds.
Donald Trump is celebrating his 80th birthday with an unprecedented UFC cage match on the White House lawn, dubbed 'UFC Freedom 250'. The $60 million event, linked to the US's 250th anniversary, faces criticism amid the ongoing war with Iran.
A UFC fight event on the White House South Lawn for President Trump's 80th birthday faces disruption from severe thunderstorms and insect swarms. A federal judge rejected a lawsuit attempting to block the event, which features a large "Claw" structure and arena seating. Despite controversy over sponsorships and celebrity attendance, the event is proceeding.
Donald Trump's 80th birthday celebration on the White House South Lawn will feature a UFC fight, but faces threats from severe thunderstorms and insect swarms. A federal judge rejected a lawsuit aiming to block the event, citing lack of irreparable harm. Despite controversy over sponsorships and celebrity snubs, organizers are proceeding with the event.
A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit attempting to block Donald Trump's UFC cage match on the White House lawn, scheduled for his 80th birthday. The event, UFC's Freedom 250, faces potential weather disruptions and scrutiny from a top Democrat investigating its funding and beneficiaries.
A federal judge has denied a request to stop the White House from hosting a UFC event on the South Lawn this weekend, coinciding with Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The lawsuit, filed by the Public Integrity Project, argued the event was an improper use of public grounds for a private, for-profit venture.
A last-minute lawsuit challenges Donald Trump's plan to host a UFC fight on the White House lawn, arguing it turns taxpayer-funded landmarks into billboards. A judge is deciding on a restraining order, while the DOJ claims the suit is too late and would waste millions.
