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Senate Blocks FISA; Trump Plans UFC, $1B Bunker

6/16/2026

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Trump Plans UFC

Senate Democrats halted the FISA renewal, arguing Bill Pulte’s interim intelligence chief position makes the extension partisan.
President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by planning seven UFC fights on the White House South Lawn.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan argued championship fights belong indoors, citing safety and controlled-environment concerns.
Trump promoted a White House ballroom, seeking $1 billion for a bunker, hospital and drone station.

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Crosetto Repairs Ties

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto flew to Washington to repair ties after President Donald Trump’s recent troop-movement threats.
U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth met Crosetto in Washington, confirming ongoing defense cooperation between the United States and Italy.
Senate Democrats blocked the FISA extension, citing Bill Pulte’s interim intelligence chief role as partisan.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Evian-les-Bains for G7 summit, pledging 2.8 percent GDP defence spending.

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Trump Ties FISA

The White House turned its South Lawn into a $60 million sponsor-filled UFC arena for the nation’s 250th-birthday celebrations.
President Donald Trump tied Save America Act to FISA Section 702 and nominated Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence.
Senate Democrats blocked the FISA extension, citing Bill Pulte’s interim intelligence chief role as partisan.
Chuck Schumer said Pulte be removed before director, with Warner expecting Clayton’s confirmation this week.

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Trump Plans UFC

Senate Democrats halted the FISA renewal, arguing Bill Pulte’s interim intelligence chief position makes the extension partisan.
President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by planning seven UFC fights on the White House South Lawn.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan argued championship fights belong indoors, citing safety and controlled-environment concerns.
Trump promoted a White House ballroom, seeking $1 billion for a bunker, hospital and drone station.

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