A powerful earthquake struck near New Madrid (in present-day Missouri) on March 7, 1812, producing strong shaking felt across much of the central United States and causing damage to frontier settlements and riverbanks.
The quake was part of the larger New Madrid sequence that disrupted frontier communities, altered local geography (including the Mississippi River), and highlighted the federal and territorial challenges of responding to major natural disasters on the early Republic's western frontier.
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On June 16, 2026, the FBI announced it had successfully disrupted an alleged plot involving explosive-laden drones targeting a high-profile Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event at the White House, an event notably associated with Donald Trump.
The FBI thwarted a planned attack on a UFC event hosted by Trump at the White House.
A gunman was killed after opening fire near the White House, prompting a security response.
A gunman was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after opening fire near the White House.