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FBI Says White House UFC Plot Stopped
FBI says agents blocked a security threat to Sunday's White House UFC crowd after Patel reported an alleged plot
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FBI Director Kash Patel said agents disrupted an alleged plot targeting Sunday's White House UFC event; CBS reported five people were in custody.
- Frame 1FBI says agents blocked a security threat to Sunday's White House UFC crowd after Patel reported an alleged plot.
- Frame 2CBS and BBC reported the alleged plan involved explosive-laden drones, snipers, and a possible gate breach.
- Frame 3A law enforcement source told CBS five people were in custody after a multi-state operation.
- Frame 4CBS reported the FBI learned of the threat from a relative's tip about an Ohio man.
- Frame 5BBC and CBS reported investigators obtained Signal chats in which multiple people allegedly discussed the plan.
- Frame 6The Secret Service said formal case details would come in court filings, where charges and evidence must be shown.
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- Jun 16, 9:23 AM EDT
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