The Trump administration asks a federal judge to reject a lawsuit seeking to block an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event planned at the White House. In filings with the court, the Justice Department argues the event’s June 14 date is too close to allow meaningful changes or to delay the scheduled fight. The lawsuit is brought by two Virginia residents who contend the planned event should not go forward at the White House. ABC News reports that the Justice Department publicly criticizes the lawsuit as an attempt to stop the weekend event, while The Hill reports the administration’s legal argument focuses on timing and the impracticality of altering plans at this stage. The administration’s position is presented as a request to dismiss or deny relief sought by the plaintiffs rather than to address the merits of broader claims. A federal judge is set to consider the request, and the outcome will determine whether the White House UFC event proceeds as scheduled.