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science18 days ago•3 min saved

New Pentagon UFO File Drop Adds Orb Footage and Historic Analyses

The Pentagon released 41 new declassified UFO files—videos, images, and PDFs dating from 1953 to this year—featuring orbital-like orbs over the Gulf of Oman, a round sphere over a Middle East area, and a black sphere over the Pacific; all images are renderings, while a 1953 memo from the Naval Photographic Interpretation Center notes observations inconsistent with natural phenomena, with officials saying more releases will follow on a rolling basis.

via BBC|

#declassification #footage #military

politics1 month ago•26 min saved

Trump preps primetime address on elections as foreign-influence debate lingers

Trump is slated to give a primetime address on election security as US intelligence reviews of foreign influence in the 2020 race surface again, including a minority view that China acted to undermine Trump’s reelection though not to alter vote counts; officials warn that Trump’s rhetoric could undermine confidence in secure elections while the White House weighs declassifying related documents.

via CNN|

#china #declassification #election-security

politics1 month ago•195 min saved

Trump's primetime speech sparks declassification debate

Ahead of a primetime address, advisers clash over how much to declassify and reveal about foreign influence in US elections, as a White House task force weighs China-related documents and other intel concerns, balancing potential political impact with the need to protect sources and public trust in election security.

via CNN|

#declassification #election-security #intelligence

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Israel unlocks Entebbe raid archives ahead of 50th anniversary

Israel's State Archives released newly declassified documents showing that the 1976 Entebbe hostage-rescue involved both diplomacy and a planned military raid, with the decision to mount the raid taken only after negotiations appeared to stall; the tranche, released ahead of the 50th anniversary, highlights Rabin's crisis team's evolving stance and a dual-track effort that included France-led talks with Uganda while covertly preparing the operation.

via Euronews.com|

#declassification #entebbe #hostage-crisis

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

White House Drops New UAP Files, Spotlighting Orb Footage

The White House released a fresh tranche of UAP records—featuring videos of red and yellow orb-like objects, observer recollections, diagrams, and decades‑old notes—showing ongoing government monitoring and investigation of suspected sightings, including near sensitive facilities. The materials do not conclude that these are aliens or pose a national security threat. The disclosures follow Trump’s declassification push, echo Obama-era interest, and arrive as Spielberg’s new extraterrestrial film opens, fueling renewed public attention.

via Axios|

#declassification #disclosure #politics

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Trump's unqualified DNI pick sparks rare MAGA backlash

Trump names Bill Pulte, a housing regulator with no intelligence background, as acting director of national intelligence, triggering rare conservative backlash as critics warn he’ll weaponize declassification and surveillance to target political opponents, threaten national security norms, and complicate the Senate confirmation and FISA reauthorization process.

via Salon.com|

#bill-pulte #declassification #dni

politics3 months ago•7 min saved

Pentagon opens new UFO files, inviting public judgment on the evidence

The Pentagon, with backing from the White House and intelligence agencies, began releasing new files on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) and says the public can draw their own conclusions; this rollout is part of a multi-year declassification effort, with experts cautioning against overinterpreting videos and noting no confirmed evidence of alien technology.

via PBS|

#declassification #pentagon #politics

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Trump Declassifies UFO Files, Invites Public Judgment

The White House released the first batch of declassified UFO-related documents from DoD, FBI, NASA and other agencies, including photos, videos and eyewitness interviews, with more files promised on a rolling basis. Officials say the goal is maximum disclosure so the American public can assess the material themselves, though analysts differ on whether the records advance understanding of unidentified phenomena. Contents include Apollo 17 materials and various witness accounts, with the Pentagon noting several cases remain unresolved. Reactions range from support for transparency to skepticism about significance and timing.

via The Washington Post|

#declassification #government #politics

us-news3 months ago•4 min saved

Pentagon unveils first batch of declassified UAP records amid calls for transparency

The Pentagon released its initial set of declassified files documenting unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), including Buzz Aldrin’s 1969 sighting and various videos from military cameras. The release, ordered by President Trump and supported by agencies such as NASA and the FBI, aims to inform the public even as officials emphasize there is no conclusive evidence of extraterrestrial life. Additional files are expected in coming months, while past reviews have attributed most sightings to weather, misidentifications, or mundane explanations.

via The Guardian|

#declassification #pentagon #transparency

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Pentagon opens a public trove of UFO files online for independent review

The Defense Department released a large batch of previously secret UFO files on a new public site, war.gov/UFO, signaling a push for transparency and inviting Americans to draw their own conclusions about unidentified aerial phenomena; officials say more material will be declassified later, reflecting ongoing curiosity about alien life and government records, while experts note many sightings may have terrestrial explanations.

via Politico|

#declassification #government-transparency #pentagon

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

DoD begins releasing UAP files; no aliens yet, but intriguing anomalies

The Department of Defense has kicked off a public release of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) files, fulfilling a pledge tied to President Trump. The initial tranche from the DoD, State Department, NASA, and FBI includes eyewitness accounts of dusk-time orbs and other anomalies, plus images from Apollo missions. No definitive evidence of extraterrestrials is presented, and many materials remain classified or unanalyzed; more disclosures are expected.

via Axios|

#apollomissions #declassification #dod

politics3 months ago•7 min saved

Wyden, Cotton Clash Over NSA Abuses as 702 Extension Moves Forward

Sen. Ron Wyden pressed to declassify a court opinion that faulted the Trump administration’s use of data under Section 702, as lawmakers debated renewing the NSA’s domestic-spying program. He sparred with Sen. Tom Cotton, who warned of consequences for distorting highly classified material, and the Senate approved a 45-day extension to allow more negotiation. Wyden secured a commitment to seek declassification within 15 days, with Sen. Mark Warner playing a key role in the talks. An update noted Congress later extended FISA as the story noted.

via The Intercept|

#declassification #fisa #nsa

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Tejero dies as Spain declassifies 1981 coup documents

Antonio Tejero, the Guardia Civil officer who led the failed 1981 assault on Spain’s Congress, has died at 93 on the same day the government released 153 declassified documents about the coup. The files show intelligence figures were involved or aware, and some plotters sought to implicate King Juan Carlos, who refused to back the uprising and defended democracy in a televised address. Tejero, who had earlier been linked to a 1978 attempt, served a prison sentence before his release. The declassification aims to illuminate Spain’s transition and ongoing memory of the Franco era.

via The Guardian|

#1981-coup #declassification #democracy

politics6 months ago•2 min saved

Trump's UFO Disclosure Push Sheds Light on America's Conspiracy Fascination

President Trump promised to declassify government files on aliens and UFOs, a move that highlights how selective disclosures feed long-running conspiracy theories; researchers say such beliefs reflect deeper political and social narratives, not just partisan bias, with polling showing many Americans believe in extraterrestrials and some think they've visited Earth.

via Axios|

#aliens #conspiracy-theories #declassification

politics6 months ago•7 min saved

DOJ Unveils Epstein Files in a Massive Public Release

The DOJ has released more than three million Epstein-related pages—about 3.5 million after review—with 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, fulfilling a 2025 law on public disclosure. The dump, delivered after a Dec. 19 deadline passed, involved roughly 500 attorneys and included redactions for privacy and privileges; officials say the process was thorough and aimed at transparency. Democrats criticized the release as limited, and lawmakers may push for additional materials (e.g., FBI 302 statements, a draft indictment) that could surface later via court orders. No national security redactions were used, and the department says it has completed its statutory obligations, though further materials could still be released to Congress or through court action.

via Politico|

#declassification #doj #epstein