Pentagon releases more stunning UFO files

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Coverage varies significantly across the political spectrum. Lean left outlets like ABC News and CBS News emphasize the "stunning" nature of the files and the involvement of the Disclosure Foundation, framing the release as a significant…

May 22, 2026 · 2:56 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 41 views

Pentagon releases more stunning UFO files

The Pentagon has released a second batch of never-before-seen files related to UFOs. Jordan Flowers, the executive director at the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News with more.

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8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 3 centre, 1 right.

Lean left · 3Centre · 3Right · 1

▪ Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files — The Hill
▪ U.S. releases second batch of government declassified UFO files — The Hindu — Top
▪ Pentagon releases second batch of UFO videos and first-hand testimony — The Guardian — World
▪ WATCH: Pentagon releases second batch of UFO files with videos of unexplained objects — Washington Examiner
▪ US releases 2nd batch of government declassified UFO files — Korea Times
▪ US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files — Investing.com — News
▪ Pentagon releases more declassified UFO files — ABC News — Top

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Publication time	Fri, 22 May 2026 10:56:50 -0400
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