ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - June 16, 2026
Pierre Thomas has the latest on the chilling plot to target the UFC event that drew thousands to the White House South Lawn in celebration
Pierre Thomas has the latest on the chilling plot to target the UFC event that drew thousands to the White House South Lawn in celebration of Trump’s 80th birthday, the FBI and Secret Service said, allegedly involving explosive drones and snipers meant to shoot politicians and wealthy people; Kayna Whitworth has details on the two college students who were swept off a California beach near Santa Cruz on the heels of more than 500 people being rescued in Newport Beach amid dangerous conditions; Mary Bruce has details on the Park Service’s efforts to clean algae that's turning the newly repainted Reflecting Pool green – one of several multi-million dollar Trump renovation projects being paid for by taxpayers; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
00:00 Intro 02:37 Alleged plot to attack White House UFC event with explosives, snipers foiled: FBI 05:03 Urgent manhunt after gunman opens fire inside Delaware hospital 06:12 Tropical storm watch in effect for what could be Atlantic hurricane season's first named storm 08:55 2 college friends killed after being swept out to sea in rough California surf 10:22 Airmen and civilians among 8 killed on board fiery B-52 bomber crash 12:00 Trump touts signed deal with Iran, but reveals few details 13:52 Algae turns Reflecting Pool green after $15 million spent to make water blue 16:17 Scare on the JFK runway after Delta pilots declare emergency over tire issue 16:33 Juvenile suspect arrested in connection to acid attack on 6 in Jersey City 16:47 Family dog celebrating Knicks win with owners shot by Los Angeles police 17:26 2 killed, including extreme athlete Andy Lewis, during a BASE jump at Utah canyon 17:40 Grammy-nominated singer Bonnie Tyler awakes from coma 17:56 Serena and Venus Williams return to the court for doubles at Wimbledon 18:23 America Strong: Heartwarming moments with graduates, teachers and family across the U.S. ABC World News Tonight with David Muir delivers the news that matters most.
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