Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC show, director says
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend for President Donald Trump’s birthday, and multiple people were in custody,…
Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders leave White House meeting
By STEPHEN GROVES and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic and Republican congressional leaders held a meeting at the White House Monday afternoon with President Donald Trump in a late effort to avoid a government shutdown, but…
Federal agents will be out 24/7 on patrol in Washington, the White House says
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As a wary Washington waited, the White House promised a ramp-up of National Guard troops and federal officers on the streets of the nation’s capital around the clock starting…