WASHINGTON, June 12 : President Donald Trump's run of high-profile sporting events begins this week in Washington, with the U.S. leader eager to project an image of strength at home and abroad.At Trump's behest, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will stage a slate of mixed martial arts bouts on the White Hou

The elaborate setup introduces a ‘blood sport’ to a venue previously known for joyful, family-friendly activities

The UFC event on the White House’s South Lawn is the president’s birthday gift to himself. Sources expect it to be a lobbying extravaganza.