White House UFC Event Set for Sunday Amid Legal Challenge

The White House is moving forward with a UFC fight night event scheduled for Sunday night on the South Lawn, despite ongoing legal challenges. President Donald Trump's team is investing $60 million to convert the iconic structure into an octagon arena for the event, which is part of the celebration marking the country's 250th birthday.

The event will host seven fights and will be broadcast live on the President's personal broadcast network. The National Park Service is involved in the planning, and a court lawsuit has been filed to block the event, with hundreds of workers from seven federal agencies, including Homeland Security and the Federal Aviation Administration, participating in the preparations.

The temporary arena will accommodate 4,000 spectators, with an additional 120,000 viewers expected to watch via an online lottery ticket system. The weekend will also feature a ceremony, weigh-in, and a concert by country singer Zac Brown Band, alongside various fan-related festivities, leading up to President Trump's departure for the G7 summit in France.