Construction crews set to work this week building a “cage” on the White House lawn. The arched framework for a temporary sports arena already looms over the neoclassical building like a looping roller coaster at a theme park.

On June 14 — President Trump’s 80th birthday, and also Flag Day — the White House cage will be the venue for the UFC Freedom 250 event, a fight meant to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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0:54 Brianna Keilar discusses the UFC cage with CNN political commentators Maria Cardona and Shermichael Singleton
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4:53 Erin Burnett speaks with Vietnam veterans suing to block Trump’s triumphal arch plan
11:51 Government analysis finds no-bid Reflecting Pool contract has “inflated” profit margin: NY Times

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Team USA players preview Australia match; Iran talks postponed as Vance defends deal; When drivers could see relief at the pump

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Sonny Nelson, former special assistant to President Donald Trump, and Democratic strategist Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez debate the merits of Trump’s deal with Iran.

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ABC News’ Alex Stone reports from Spokane, Washington, where more than 2,000 homes are threatened and evacuations have been ordered.

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A bungee jump in Brazil turned fatal after a 21-year-old woman was thrown from a bridge without a safety cord on Saturday.

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