The Justice Department has announced the arrest of five individuals accused of planning an attack at the upcoming UFC event at the White House. The suspects were detained with the event scheduled for this weekend.
Among those arrested is a 19-year-old from Ohio. This individual reportedly had been conspiring with a group holding extremist views, including ultra-religious beliefs and anti-government sentiments.
This report comes from Ali Rogin, a seasoned correspondent for PBS NewsHour who specializes in covering the Supreme Court and various aspects of the U.S. judicial system. Rogin has garnered significant recognition for her contributions to journalism. She earned a prestigious Peabody Award in 2021 for a series on the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Her achievements also include receiving two Edward R. Murrow Awards and being part of teams nominated for an Emmy. Notable works by Rogin include her reports on the fall of ISIS in 2020, the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, the inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2014, and her coverage of the 2010 midterm elections.