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Dana White says it's an 'honor' to build a fight arena on the White House lawn

WASHINGTON — Yet another White House construction project is underway, though this one is meant to be only temporary.

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What happened NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dana White, president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, about his plans to build a fighting arena on the White House lawn.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftUFC Fight Venue Construction Takes Over White House Thanks to Trump

The New Republic · Center-left · News report

CenterDana White says it's an 'honor' to build a fight arena on the White House lawn

NPR Politics · Center · News report

Right / center-rightUFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

Pittsburgh Tribune Review · Center-right · News report

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CR · Center-rightMostly Factual
Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNews report · May 27, 2:57 AM

UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

WASHINGTON — Yet another White House construction project is underway, though this one is meant to be only temporary.

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C · CenterHigh
NPR PoliticsNews report · May 27, 9:00 AM

Dana White says it's an 'honor' to build a fight arena on the White House lawn

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dana White, president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, about his plans to build a fighting arena on the White House lawn.

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CL · Center-leftMostly Factual
The New RepublicNews report · May 26, 8:56 PM

UFC Fight Venue Construction Takes Over White House Thanks to Trump

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Construction has begun on the ring for the “UFC Freedom 250” mixed martial arts event, on June 14 at the White House. Pieces of the blue and white ring could be seen dwarfing the building T...

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CR · Center-rightHigh
The BulwarkNews report · May 26, 7:06 PM

Eddie Glaude: Don't Let MAGA Own America's 250th Anniversary

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As we barrel towards July 4th, Trump wants the celebration of our country's 250th anniversary to be not only about him but also about America as a white republic.

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May 26, 7:06 PM: The Bulwark joined the source map.

May 26, 8:56 PM: The New Republic joined the source map.

May 27, 2:57 AM: Pittsburgh Tribune Review joined the source map.

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