Breaking News - Official UFO Files Released: First Reaction

The official U.S. government site for releasing UFO and UAP records went live in May 2026, marking the start of a planned series of document dumps rather than a single comprehensive disclosure. The platform, called Pursu, operates under a presidential directive that directs agencies to locate, review, and declassify unresolved records connected to unidentified aerial phenomena, flying saucers, and any related extraterrestrial or alien claims. The first batch mixes historical FBI files from the 1940s and 1960s with recent military sensor footage and photographs, all labeled as unresolved. The site states that additional tranches will appear every few weeks, and reviewers are cautioned that unresolved simply means the government could not reach a firm prosaic explanation with available data.

The site and its framing

The opening statement from President Trump references broad public interest and orders the Department of War, supported by ODNI, to identify and release records across dozens of agencies. The language explicitly covers alien and extraterrestrial life alongside UAP and UFO cases. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s accompanying note stresses “unprecedented transparency” and acknowledges past speculation fueled by classification. The process is described as ongoing, involving tens of millions of pages, many still on paper, with no indication of a final endpoint.