South Lawn of the White House
Coverage of South Lawn of the White House in the Nexus archive.
- Plot for attack thwarted before White House MMA fight, according to US authorities
US authorities report a thwarted attack plot before a mixed martial arts event on the White House South Lawn. The event, titled 'UFC Freedom 250,' took place on June 15, 2026, with spectators and military members in attendance.
- Trump turns 80 with a showstopping spectacle of cage fights at the White House. But big issues loom
President Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a UFC mixed martial arts event on the White House South Lawn, overshadowed by an ongoing war in Iran and the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center. The event, tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, faces weather disruptions and contrasts sharply with former President Joe Biden's private birthday celebration.
- Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calls for Congress to hold a hearing for survivors
Melania Trump denied any ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a public appearance and urged Congress to hold a hearing for survivors. The statement was made at a military family picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2025.