Inside the crowd drawn to Trump’s UFC fight night at the White House

One by one, the burly mixed martial arts fighters made their entrance past the solemn, hulking marble statue of America’s 16th president and jogged down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to roars from thousands of fans drawn to the unusual sporting weekend marking the nation’s 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The Washington Times stories: White House

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The White House Is the New Green Zone

Across from the White House sits a museum called The People’s House: A White House Experience. Inside is a replica of the Oval Office, and interactive exhibits on what it’s like to attend a State Dinner or sit in on a Cabinet meeting. It’s about as close to the White House as you can get without actually being there, a wholesome reminder of how democracy is supposed to work. But early last Saturday evening, two bullets shattered the glass between displays of Christmas ornaments and dining plates. A 21-year-old gunman…

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White House gives unprecedented look at systems that prevent deleting messages, documents

The White House pulled back the cover on its methods for preserving presidential records this week, telling a federal judge that it has systems in place to prevent deletion of electronic documents, emails, chats and text messages created on their official devices. The Washington Times stories: White House

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