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Washington ExaminerGrusch Repeats UFO Crash-Retrieval Claims at Capitol Hill Press Conference, Urges Trump Task Force to Probe Alleged Secret Funding
Retired Air Force Maj. David Grusch told reporters on Capitol Hill that classified UFO programs receive billions annually outside congressional oversight and called for White House action.
BBC NewsUK Government Publishes Over 1,000 Pages of Documents on Lord Mandelson’s Appointment as US Ambassador
The documents, scheduled for release at 14:30 today, include more than 160 pages of Lord Mandelson's text messages and WhatsApps. Darren Jones will address Parliament after the publication.
rte.ieUK Government Approves Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador
The British government has published the largest set of appointment documents ever presented to Parliament outside a public inquiry. More than 160 pages consist of text messages and WhatsApp exchanges compiled over thousands of hours.
slate.comInterior Secretary Burgum: Freedom 250 Donor Disclosure Decision Belongs to the Organization
Interior Secretary Burgum addressed questions about donor disclosure for the Freedom 250 organization during a CNN interview on May 31, 2026. He stated the decision rests with the group, which operates from the White House.
The IndependentWhite House launches website using 'alien' term for immigration arrests
The White House introduced a website that presents immigration enforcement data using space-themed language. The site includes arrest statistics, a tip line, and references to prior UFO-related statements by the administration.
ABC NewsBiden Asserts Executive Privilege Over Hur Interview Recordings
Former President Joe Biden filed suit Tuesday to stop the Justice Department from releasing audio and transcripts from interviews conducted during the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. The recordings involve conversations with his ghostwrite…
pandaily.comPentagon Releases Second Batch of Declassified UAP Files
The Pentagon released 64 additional files on unidentified anomalous phenomena on Friday, including videos and an intelligence officer's written account. The release follows an executive order from President Trump directing greater transparency on the topic.
yahoo.comFamilies of Men Killed or Injured by Mississippi Law Enforcement Seek Public Records
Families of men killed or beaten by Mississippi officers years ago say officials have withheld information about the incidents. The families are urging officials to stop blocking access to public records. Mississippi Today reported that the disputes have continued for years witho…
investors.comTrump Reports $220 Million to $750 Million in Securities Transactions in Q1 2026
Ethics filings show President Trump reported securities transactions valued between $220 million and $750 million during the first quarter of 2026. The filings include major trades linked to top U.S. companies and index funds. The disclosures cover activity from January through M…
indianexpress.comBill Introduced to Require AIPAC to Register Under Foreign Agents Act
A bill dubbed the AIPAC Act was introduced in Congress that would require the pro-Israel lobbying group to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The legislation argues that lobbying tied to foreign countries should be publicly disclosed. The measure was announced on…
theconservativetreehouse.comTrump Administration Declares Presidential Records Act Unconstitutional
The Presidential Records Act of 1978 requires that a president's official records be preserved as government property and transferred to the National Archives. The Trump Administration's Office of Legal Counsel issued an opinion last month stating the law is unconstitutional and…
New York PostCIA Whistleblower to Testify on Alleged Efforts to Obscure COVID-19 Origins
A two-decade veteran of the intelligence community detailed to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence will allege at a Senate hearing that officials tried to withhold documents and overrode an assessment favoring the lab-leak theory. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said the w…
unexplained-mysteries.comPentagon Releases New Batch of Declassified UAP Documents and Videos
The Pentagon on Friday began releasing hundreds of pages of documents and more than 20 video files detailing unresolved UAP sightings dating to the 1940s. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social urging transparency after previous administrations withheld information. The fi…
The Free PressTrump Releases First Set of Declassified UAP Files
President Donald Trump released the first tranche of declassified unidentified anomalous phenomenon files on May 8. The materials, totaling 162 files, are now available on a Defense Department website and include civilian and official reports along with new videos. The release ha…
Fox NewsBiden Seeks to Block Release of 2017 Audio Recordings
President Biden's lawyers plan to intervene to prevent the Justice Department from releasing redacted transcripts and audio of his 2017 conversations with a book ghostwriter. The recordings were obtained during special counsel Robert Hur's investigation into Biden's handling of c…
winnipegfreepress.comPentagon Releases UFO Documents as Trump Urges Public Review
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday. President Trump said the public should "have fun" deciding for itself what the materials show. CBS News reported the release and Trump's statement.
nationalpost.comICE Issues Memo Clarifying Control Over 287(g) Program Records Held by Local Agencies
A memo emailed to hundreds of law enforcement partners in Texas and Florida instructs agencies to consult ICE before responding to public records requests or sharing information about 287(g) activities. The number of participating agencies has grown from 135 in January 2025 to ov…
ibtimes.comTrump Administration Releases 162 Previously Classified UAP Documents
The Trump administration has declassified 162 documents related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, making hundreds of images, videos and records publicly available on the Department of Defense website. The release includes an FBI interview transcript detailing a drone operator'…
New ScientistPentagon Releases 162 Declassified UAP Records
The Pentagon on May 8, 2026, made public its first batch of 162 videos, pictures and documents on unidentified aerial phenomena spanning the 1940s to the 2020s. The release, ordered by President Donald Trump in February, includes images from the moon's surface during Apollo missi…
nypost.comPentagon Releases First Batch of Declassified UFO Files
The Pentagon on Friday posted more than 160 previously unreleased files on unidentified anomalous phenomena, including videos, photos and intelligence reports dating back nearly 80 years. The release follows a February directive from President Trump ordering the declassification…
New York PostWhite House to Begin Phased Release of UFO Files Friday
The first batch will include pilot materials and possibly one video but will exclude 46 UFO videos demanded by Congress. Rep. Tim Burchett disclosed the timeline after a West Wing meeting Thursday, crediting President Trump for ordering the process. Releases will continue weekly…
New York PostPentagon Begins Releasing Batch of Previously Public UFO Documents on New Website
The Pentagon on Friday posted the initial batch of documents, photos and videos from FBI, Defense Department, State Department and NASA archives following President Trump's February 2026 directive. The files, hosted at https://www.war.gov/UFO/, include historical records from the…
airedale.futurecdn.netPentagon Delayed Notification of Jet Fuel Leak at Joint Base Andrews
The Pentagon learned of a jet fuel leak at Joint Base Andrews in December 2025 after a failed safety test but did not notify Maryland officials until late March 2026. At least 32,000 gallons of jet fuel were lost, with an unknown amount reaching Piscataway Creek. Maryland legisla…
upi.comArgentine President Milei Ally Urges Cabinet Chief to Disclose Finances
A senior congressional ally of Argentine President Javier Milei has called on the cabinet chief to publicly disclose his personal finances and real estate holdings. The request comes amid ongoing scrutiny of officials in the libertarian leader's administration. Milei took office…
en.antaranews.comStarmer Reaffirms 'Truth to Power' Principle in Letter to Civil Servants After Robbins Dismissal
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sent a letter to Whitehall staff acknowledging an unsettling period following the dismissal of Sir Olly Robbins over Lord Mandelson's security clearance. The prime minister stressed the need for transparency and trust between ministers and official…
Abc NewsEU Auditors Report Difficulty Tracing Billions in COVID Recovery Funds
European auditors said they cannot clearly trace how countries allocated part of the 577 billion euro Recovery and Resilience Facility. The fund was created in 2020 to help EU member states recover from the COVID-19 pandemic through grants and loans tied to specific conditions.
thegatewaypundit.comPlanned Parenthood PPP Funding Coded as Benghazi in Federal Records
Federal records reportedly used the code 'Benghazi' for Planned Parenthood funding under the COVID Paycheck Protection Program. This coding is alleged to have hidden approximately $90 million in forgiven loans. The term references the 2012 attack in Libya where four Americans die…
ReasonACLU Sues ICE and DHS Over FOIA Requests for Subpoena Records
Two lawsuits seek to compel Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security to release records on administrative subpoenas used to identify anonymous online users. The actions follow ignored Freedom of Information Act requests amid reports of increased…
livemint.comUK Energy Department Withholds Fuel Price Briefing Details Citing Economic Sensitivity Amid Iran War
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has declined to confirm or deny whether meetings occurred to address rising fuel prices following the Iran war. Current average prices stand at 157.34p per litre for unleaded petrol and 189.88p per litre for diesel, down slightly…
The IndependentDOJ Inspector General Reviews Epstein Files Release Compliance
The U.S. Justice Department's inspector general announced a review of the department's handling of a law requiring the release of Jeffrey Epstein investigative files. The audit will examine collection, review, redaction processes, and responses to privacy concerns raised after th…