UFC Arena at White House for 250th Birthday Bash

0:00It's May 1st, from coast to coast. This is U.S. News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. President Trump just dropped big news from the South Lawn. He's greenlighting a UFC arena right at the White House called the Claw. Construction kicks off in days for the Freedom 250 fight on June 14th, tying into America's 250th birthday bash next year. This marks the first UFC event ever on those grounds, and it lands on Trump's 80th birthday too. The UFC's porn about $60 million into it, building a main setup on the South Lawn, plus a 4,500 seat spot for folks, on-site. Massive crowds will pack the nearby ellipse with huge screens, handing out 85,000 free tickets, so tens of thousands can tune in live. Trump's been tight with UFC CEO Dana White for years, showing up at big fights like the one in Miami recently. Fans are buzzing about this bold mix of sports and patriotism, ramping up hype for the semi-quincentennial celebrations across 2026.

1:03On top of the fight, the State Department's rolling out special passports with Trump imagery, founding fathers signing the Declaration, and key, excerpts from the document. Meanwhile, they're piecing the Claw together and lit its Pennsylvania, about 76 miles west of Philly. This UFC showdowns set to cap off a wild slate of anniversary events, blending grit, history, and star power like only Trump could orchestrate.