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Chicago Man Arrested in Connection With Planned Violent Attack at Ultimate Fighting Championship Event at White House

The U.S. Secret Service announced the arrest of Alexander Iniguez Mercado in connection with planned violent attacks at a White House UFC event. Mercado allegedly administered Signal chats where attack planning was discussed and then obstructed an FBI inquiry into the matter.

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Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:33 AM EDT

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