UFO Files Blur as Trump-Era Controversies Dominate a Turbulent Day
On May 8, 2026, Heather Cox Richardson notes Trump’s announcement of government UFO files was a distraction on a day packed with multiple Trump-era stories—ranging from a costly, no‑bid Reflecting Pool contract and other contractor overruns, to warnings about the Iran war’s mounting costs, FEMA aid politics, EPA exemptions justified by national security, tariff threats, and a Virginia Supreme Court ruling overturning a Democratic redistricting measure—highlighting GOP momentum and Democratic pushback amid rising prices and ongoing political turmoil.