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FBI foils drone and sniper plot targeting White House during Trump event

The FBI has arrested five individuals for allegedly plotting to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump. The plot reportedly involved using explosive-laden drones to target buildings near the White House, with a sniper team positioned to attack evacuating crowds. This operation, involving multiple states, successfully thwarted the planned attacks. AI

RANK_REASON Law enforcement action to foil a plot against a high-profile government location and official. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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FBI foils drone and sniper plot targeting White House during Trump event

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    5 arrested after FBI foils drone, sniper plot during White House fight night

    US law enforcement on Tuesday said it had foiled a plot to attack the White House during a crowded mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump and other top officials. “Thanks to the rapid action of the FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-s…