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 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 National 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.

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