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Representative Barry Moore, an early backer of the president during his first campaign, faces Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL tapping into the excitement for outsiders.

President Trump has long been at odds with European leaders over trade, Ukraine and NATO, but he has lashed out in recent weeks over their refusal to support the U.S. war with Iran.

Secret memos show that the White House debated last year, to a greater degree than previously known, whether to limit habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants.

People from all over the country came to Washington on Sunday for a unique viewing party of the Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts being held on the South Lawn of the White House.

Some Republicans see a political opening in Sunday's fights at the White House. Democrats say they see a distraction from more pressing matters.

In a call to The New York Times, President Trump praised Russia and China's leaders and described Israel's prime minister as "a very difficult guy."

Seven bouts will take place in an arena created on the South Lawn for the Ultimate Fighting Championship event, which coincides with President Trump's 80th birthday.

No details were given about the 84-year-old former majority leader's condition, but he has had a string of health issues in recent years.

The Trump Organization says the president has no control over his stock positions, including that of TKO Group, which runs the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

A U.F.C. fight on President Trump's birthday will now double as a capstone for Paramount's successful effort to secure Justice Department approval for a mega media merger.