Trump Proposes UFC Fight at White House to Celebrate 250 Years of Independence

President Donald Trump attends an event hosted by America 250 in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 3, 2025. Nathan Howard/Reuters President Donald Trump said on July 3 that the White House could host an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event next year as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence. Trump

US, Colombia Announce Recall of Envoys Amid Diplomatic Rift

The entrance of the U.S. Embassy in Bogota. Columbia, on Jan. 26, 2025. Pablo Vera/AFP The United States and Colombia recalled their ambassadors on July 3, signaling a diplomatic rift between the two nations amid an investigation into an alleged plot to oust Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The Trump administration has recalled charge d’affaires ad

Many Missouri laws restricting abortion blocked again by state judge

Jefferson City, Mo. — A Missouri judge blocked many of the state’s abortion restrictions Thursday, reimposing a preliminary injunction against them just a little over a month after the state’s highest court had lifted a previous hold. The order by Jackson County Circuit Judge Jerri Zhang said the abortion restrictions likely violate a state constitutional