5 accused in alleged drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event

Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.

2 California men charged in thwarted drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event

California residents Bryan Omar Roa and Michael Alan Thomas face murder conspiracy charges over a thwarted anti-government plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.

UFC Freedom 250: Gaethje stuns Topuria as Trump marks 80th birthday

American Justin Gaethje stunned Spanish‑Georgian lightweight champion Ilia Topuria on the White House South Lawn, delivering an upset victory to close out UFC Freedom 250.

Trump's UFC Freedom 250 fight: What to know, how to watch

It’s UFC Freedom 250 day at the White House. It also happens to be President Trump’s 80th birthday. That’s no coincidence.

White House UFC fight could cost $60M, involve multiple federal agencies

New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this weekend.

Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country.  Here is the proper way to display Old Glory. 

Trump slams Freedom 250 concert dropouts, compares himself to Elvis

With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".

UFC releases renderings for White House fight, Freedom250 Fan Fest

The UFC has released new visual renderings of the White House fight and Freedom250 Fan Fest, offering a glimpse into the massive spectacle planned for America's 250th birthday.

It’s not too late to plan a trip to celebrate America’s 250th

Celebrations are happening all over the country this summer for America's 250th, and it's not too late to join in on the events.

Boots of Honor Memorial visits Tennessee to honor service members killed since 9/11

Memories of Honor, a Franklin, Tennessee non-profit dedicated to the mission of making every day Memorial Day partnered with America 250 to bring ‘Boots of Honor’ to Tennessee to honor all U.S. service members killed since 9/11. 

America 250: Celebrate with these free and unique events

The U.S. is turning 250 this year. Here are some events that you may not have heard of to celebrate the momentous occasion.

World Cup and America 250 has TSA bracing for a busy summer

With the summer travel season right around the corner, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are bracing for one of the busier parts of the year. On top of that, not only will the regular surge of vacation travelers be passing through their checkpoints, so will all the people planning on attending World Cup matches and America 250 celebrations.

America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president

Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady –  Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.

America 250: Gold Star mothers head to Europe to collect 'sacred soil' to honor service and sacrifice

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, a group of Gold Star mothers have embarked on a trip to Europe to collect "sacred soil" from ground made hallowed by the courage and sacrifice of service members

America 250: Southwest Airlines unveils Independence One to celebrate the nation's founding

Independence One will make its first flight Wednesday, heading from the company’s hometown of Dallas to the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, Philadelphia.

America 250: US Postal Service releases 'Figures of the American Revolution' forever stamps

Last July, the United States Postal Service (USPS) started a yearlong celebration to honor 250 years of serving the American public and America’s independence. As part of the celebration, USPS has released "Figures of the American Revolution" forever stamps. 

Trump reading Bible verse from Oval Office in marathon event

President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.

UFC Freedom 250: Match details at the White House in June

President Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here’s everything to know about the event.

National Park Week 2026: When admission is free to celebrate America's 250th

National Park Week this year is celebrating two milestones - the 110th birthday of the NPS, and the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Here are the details.