Judge clears UFC White House event to go ahead this weekend (opens original article in a new tab)

A federal judge allowed the UFC event at the White House to proceed, rejecting a legal challenge over concerns about landmark exploitation and environmental impact.

• A federal judge denied an injunction to block the UFC event at the White House.
• The plaintiffs argued the event would exploit public landmarks and cause environmental damage.
• The judge ruled the lawsuit was untimely and the plaintiffs failed to show direct harm.