Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a UFC event held at the White House on Sunday has broader appeal worldwide than Shakespeare. The event is scheduled to take place on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. Rubio predicts the contest will attract a global audience of about one billion people, framing it as a high-interest spectacle with international reach. Reporting across the outlets is consistent on the date and occasion: it is Sunday at the White House, coinciding with Trump’s 80th birthday. The coverage also aligns on Rubio’s comparison, with Shakespeare used as a reference point to emphasize the scale of the event’s potential viewership. The articles do not add further details about the fighters, match card, or specific broadcasting arrangements, focusing instead on Rubio’s remarks and the expected audience size.