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8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men were indicted on federal murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.

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What happened Eight men were indicted on federal murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.
The headline split The left frames it as "8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show". The right frames it as "8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show".
Match confidence High confidence. 18 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh

18 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

Framing confidenceMild

37/99 — small wording differences, not a major framing split.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-left8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

The Hindu · Center-left · News report

Center8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report

Right / center-right8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Pittsburgh Tribune Review · Center-right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 9, 9:26 PM

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men were indicted on federal murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the...

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The HinduNews report · Jul 9, 10:56 PM

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White H...

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Globe and MailNews report · Jul 9, 10:48 PM

Eight men indicted in planned drone, sniper attack on White House UFC event

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Federal prosecutors allege the group planned to murder Trump, Vance, Netanyahu, Musk and ‘other high value targets’ at the event

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WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland)News report · Jul 9, 10:39 PM

Ohio man among eight indicted in White House attack plot at UFC event

A 19-year-old Ohio man is among eight twho have been federally indicted for allegedly plotting an attack at the White House during the Ultimate Fighting Championship event in mid-June.

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Santa Fe New MexicanNews report · Jul 9, 10:02 PM

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

The indictment says the plot began in May, when the group began amassing money, firearms, ammunition, body armor, explosives, drones and other items.

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The Guardian USNews report · Jul 9, 10:00 PM

Eight charged with murder conspiracy over alleged White House UFC attack plot

Group accused of planning sniper and drone attack on Donald Trump’s UFC cage-fighting show in June Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alle...

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PBS NewsHourNews report · Jul 9, 9:44 PM

8 men indicted on conspiracy charges over planned attack on White House UFC event

Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White H...

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Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNews report · Jul 9, 9:32 PM

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show stag...

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Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNews report · Jul 9, 9:31 PM

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 9, 9:26 PM

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men were indicted on federal murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the...

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 9, 9:26 PM

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men were indicted on federal murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the...

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 9, 9:26 PM

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men were indicted on federal murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the...

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 9, 9:26 PM

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men were indicted on federal murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the...

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 9, 9:26 PM

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men were indicted on federal murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the...

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 9, 9:26 PM

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men were indicted on federal murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the...

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 9, 9:26 PM

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men were indicted on federal murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the...

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Jul 9, 9:22 PM

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men have been indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House...

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The IndependentNews report · Jul 9, 9:20 PM

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men were indicted on federal on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at...

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Details37/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 18 sources
37/99 Wording GapHigh confidence18 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 18 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Jul 9, 9:20 PM: The Independent joined the source map.

Jul 9, 9:22 PM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.

Jul 9, 9:26 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 9, 9:26 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 37/99 and story health is stable · 18 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.