Alleged White House UFC plot organized across four states

Federal prosecutors say a group accused of planning an attack at a UFC event on White House grounds organized through TikTok and encrypted Signal chats, with members based in Ohio, California, Missouri and Nebraska. According to court records, the suspects allegedly built a tiered structure with specific roles, including drone operators, recruiters, logistics support and frontline attackers. Investigators say the discussions included maps of Washington, D.C., possible sniper positions, drone launch sites and escape routes. Authorities arrested five men after the investigation began when one suspect’s mother alerted local officials on June 10. Officials say the alleged plot did not get to the point of execution, and some government figures have said the threat was not imminent.