### [2026-05-8](/feed/2026/05/8/index.md)

##### Investigation of UFO reports by the United States government
# The United States Department of Defense begins releasing classified files, images and videos relating to unidentified flying objects. 




### Sources:

1. [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ufo-files-release-trump-live-updates-b2973063.html)

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