A federal judge on Friday declined to block the White House from hosting an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the South Lawn on President Donald Trump's 80th birthday, clearing the way for Sunday's event to move forward. White House correspondent Liz Landers (@ElizLanders) reports on how the event came together — and on the decades-long relationship between Trump and the UFC that helped bring a first-of-its-kind sporting spectacle to the White House.

This got uncomfortable FAST!

Trump lies constantly and he is desperate for the Iran war to be over. So desperate that he’s giving Iran 20 times the money Obama did, and getting nothing in return, except an open strait that Iran will charge a “maintenance fee” to all ships. Well done, bozo

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Devlin Barrett has covered federal law enforcement for more than two decades. His new book pulls back the curtain on the Justice Department under the Trump administration and the way the president has used it as a tool to settle political scores. Amna Nawaz (@IAmAmnaNawaz) sat down with Barrett to discuss "The Department of Revenge: How Trump Took Control of American Justice."

Trump’s FBI showed up, without warrants, at the homes of Black and Brown voter registration canvassers in Ohio. They raided the Ohio Organizing Coalition’s offices. Over 100 agents. No charges. No crime. This is federal voter intimidation, happening right now, ahead of a major election cycle in a purple state. Wake up and fight back people because it’s coming to your state too.

I wouldn’t be where I am today without the love and support that @MichelleObama has poured into me over the years. Her story — from her South Side roots to the White House and beyond — is a central part of the Obama Presidential Center.

Inflation rose 4.2% in May compared to a year earlier — the biggest annual increase in three years, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Wednesday. In January, the annual inflation increase was 2.4%. Since then, the Iran war and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have spiked oil prices, disrupted supply chains and raised prices globally. When asked about the new data on Wednesday, President Donald Trump told the press that he “loves it.”

And Democrats just won the midterms

SYKES: Are you aware the US was taking millions of barrels of oil from Iran? WRIGHT: We are preventing the flow of Iranian oil SYKES: That is not what I asked you. Can I play some audio? *plays audio of Trump admitting the US is stealing Iranian oil* WRIGHT: I think the president is talking casually SYKES: Do you think that it's appropriate to 'talk casually' about war? WRIGHT: I think you talk to all different audiences and you talk in all different styles SYKES: There are 13 service members who are dead WRIGHT: He treats this war deadly serious SYKES: You just said he was speaking casually WRIGHT: He speaks 20 hours a day

Inflation is up to 4.2%. Trump and his rich friends will tell you they're working to bring it down. It's all bullshit.

The president mentioned the numerous accusations against Graham Platner and wondered what would happen if Republicans had a candidate like that. Donald Trump himself has faced accusations about his past treatment of women, including being found liable for sexual abuse. to.pbs.org/4vDmoBk

This is right here!⬇️ #Epsteinfiles

This sh*t is just sad. The dude is asleep and Rubio is denying it! #Epsteinfiles

BREAKINGNEWS: Secretary Marco Rubio stated during a congressional hearing that the war with Iran is over. Here is Iran bombing US bases in Kuwait just hours later. We are being led by idiots and liars. 🚨

He’s unqualified like everyone else in this administration! #Epsteinfiles

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump disclosed that his trust is actively trading individual stocks, an unprecedented practice for a sitting U.S. president in the modern era. The arrangement is raising new questions about whether the president's actions, policies, or public statements could directly benefit his personal financial holdings. Our White House correspondent, Liz Landers, takes a closer look

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump disclosed that his trust is actively trading individual stocks — an unprecedented practice for a sitting U.S. president in the modern era. The arrangement is raising new questions about whether the president’s actions, policies or public statements could directly benefit his personal financial holdings. @elizlanders reports.

I guess he made a business decision 🤷🏽‍♂️ ☹️

Yes yes yes