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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 9, 2026 at 5:44 PM ET · Updated July 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET

Two Californians indicted for plotting a terror attack at a White House UFC event

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Two Californians were indicted on conspiracy charges for plotting a terrorist attack at a UFC event held at the White House. The indictment was part of a broader case involving multiple individuals charged in connection with the planned attack.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 hr ago, when PBS NewsHour reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 46 min ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

New York Post 46 min ago
Two Californians indicted for planned terrorist attack at UFC Freedom 250 event at White House

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

PBS NewsHour 2 hr ago
8 men indicted on conspiracy charges over planned attack on White House UFC event

Coverage timeline

Jul 9, 5:44 PM ET
2 hr ago
PBS NewsHour
8 men indicted on conspiracy charges over planned attack on White House UFC event
Jul 9, 7:46 PM ET
46 min ago
New York Post
Two Californians indicted for planned terrorist attack at UFC Freedom 250 event at White House
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