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Department of War posts initial batch of declassified documents, videos and photos online as President Trump delivers on long-standing promises to open government records on unidentified anomalous phenomena
The Department of War took a significant step toward openness on Friday by releasing a collection of previously unseen files related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. The move marks the first wave of declassifications under the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters, known as PURSUE.
Officials described the release as historic. For the first time, the public can access a centralized repository of UAP-related materials without needing security clearance. The documents, images and videos sit on a new dedicated page at war.gov/ufo, with additional batches expected to roll out in the coming weeks.
President Donald J. Trump directed the effort earlier this year. In a statement shared on Truth Social, he called for the identification and declassification of records tied to UAP, UFOs and potential extraterrestrial activity. Administration officials emphasized that no previous president had followed through on this level of disclosure.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed the development. “The Department of War is in lockstep with President Trump to bring unprecedented transparency regarding our government’s understanding of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena,” he said. “These files, hidden behind classifications for years, have fueled plenty of speculation. It is time the American people see them for themselves.”
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard highlighted the coordinated nature of the project. She noted that her office is working closely with the Department of War and other agencies to review holdings and provide maximum information to the public.
FBI Director Kash Patel and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman also voiced support. Patel emphasized the need to provide access to the public, while upholding the country’s security priorities. Isaacman pointed to NASA’s role in following the data and sharing findings openly as…
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U.S. Central Command forces have begun operations to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, officials announced on April 11. Two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers, the USS Frank E. Peterson (DDG 121) and the USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), transited…
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio details Project Freedom as a defensive mission to protect global trade and innocent civilians caught in Tehran's desperate gamble
Secretary of State Marco Rubio took the podium at the White House on May 5, 2026, filling in for Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and laid out a clear message on America’s response to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The operation known as Project Freedom aims to escort nearly 23,000 civilians from 87 countries who have been trapped at sea for over two months.
Rubio described the situation in stark terms. Iran has turned a vital international waterway into a zone of piracy, mining waters, firing on civilian vessels, and holding ships hostage. Crews face shortages of food and water while the regime ignores basic international law. At least ten civilian sailors have already lost their lives. Many nations, even those not involved in any conflict, have quietly and sometimes openly asked the United States for help. President Trump answered that call.
“This is not an offensive operation. This is a defensive operation,” Rubio stressed repeatedly during the briefing. American forces provide a protective escort for commercial ships but fire only in response to direct threats. Seven Iranian fast boats that ignored warnings now rest at the bottom of the sea. The United States has deployed guided-missile destroyers, more…
Colorado man sentenced to more than four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy in major interstate drug trafficking case.
A 28-year-old Denver, Colo., man was sentenced to 54 months in prison for his role in an attempted delivery of 58 kilograms of cocaine to West Tennessee. The seizure occurred during a routine traffic stop in Texas last August and points to the success of coordinated law enforcement along drug trafficking corridors.
Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety stopped the vehicle driven by Erick Chaparro-Gamboa on Aug. 9, 2025. Officers discovered the large cocaine load concealed inside a speaker box. Investigators later determined the shipment was headed for distribution in the Memphis area and surrounding West Tennessee communities. The drugs carried an estimated street value of $750,000.
A federal grand jury in the Western District of Tennessee returned an indictment against Chaparro-Gamboa in September 2025. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine on January 9, 2026. United States District Judge Thomas L. Parker handed down the sentence on April 17, 2026, followed by three years of supervised release.
U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant welcomed the outcome. “Criminal enterprises that distribute harmful drugs into West Tennessee can no longer hide,” he said. “We are taking the fight to the drug trafficking organizations who want to…
US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire as Trump Pauses Threats of Devastating Strikes
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Trump Issues Grave Warning to Iran: ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’ as Deadline Looms
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Treasury and IRS to Clarify Political Activity Rules for Religious Organizations
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have announced plans to issue new guidance clarifying how federal law applies to political activity within religious organizations, signaling a significant development in the ongoing debate over the Johnson Amendment.
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U.S. Revokes Green Cards of Iranian-Linked Nationals in Escalation of National Security Crackdown
The U.S. State Department has announced the revocation of green cards and visas for several foreign nationals with alleged ties to Iran’s government, marking a significant escalation in national security and immigration enforcement policy.
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FLEOA Praises Pam Bondi’s Leadership as Trump Dismisses Attorney General After Historic Crime Reductions
The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association issued a strong statement of appreciation for outgoing Attorney General Pam Bondi following her dismissal by President Donald Trump on April 2, 2026. Bondi, who assumed the role in early 2025, led the Department of Justice for more than a year with…
New legislation signed by President Trump unlocks faster innovation from small businesses, delivering critical advancements in AI, hypersonics, and more to strengthen U.S. military capabilities
By Ryan Offman / Technology ReporterThe U.S. War Department is set to accelerate the flow of advanced technology to its forces following the recent reauthorization of two key small business programs. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) initiatives, long vital to defense innovation, now have renewed momentum thanks to legislation signed into law on April 13 by President Donald J. Trump.
At an event held April 29 at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering Emil Michael highlighted how the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act will help bring promising ideas from American entrepreneurs directly into military use.
“The moment the bill was signed, we had solicitations ready, including over 90 topics where the department seeks innovative capabilities directly from industry,” Michael said. He noted that these programs have already channeled more than $41 billion into 80,000 awards supporting 14,000 small businesses since their start.
That track record underscores the power of small businesses to drive real progress. Michael emphasized that breakthroughs in areas such as space technology, artificial intelligence, hypersonic systems, and quantum research will give U.S. warfighters a decisive edge against emerging threats from adversaries.
“Our small business partners bring the grit, the speed, and the agility that the joint force needs to win,” he added. His office plans to cut through red tape by offering quick decisions to industry partners, replacing prolonged uncertainty with fast approvals or clear rejections so companies can focus on what they do best.
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The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) today commended the extraordinary actions of the United States Secret Service and partnering federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, 2026.
During the high-profile event at the Washington Hilton, an armed suspect allegedly forced his way toward a secured area and opened fire, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement personnel on scene. Within seconds, Secret Service agents and other officers engaged the suspect, returned fire, and subdued him before he could reach the main ballroom where the President, senior administration officials, and hundreds of attendees were gathered.
One law enforcement officer was struck during the incident but was protected by a ballistic vest and is expected to recover. The suspect was taken into custody, and the President and other officials were safely evacuated in accordance with established protective protocols.
“This incident is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary skill, training, and courage demonstrated every day by law enforcement officers,” said FLEOA National President Mathew Silverman. “These men and women ran toward the danger, neutralized the threat, and prevented what could have been a catastrophic loss of life.”
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