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June 25, 2026

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UFO transparency push
Nancy Guthrie ransom note clues
Strait of Hormuz tensions

UFO experts, lawmakers to speak at Disclosure Forum

Disclosure: Lawmakers, ex-intelligence officials, researchers and whistleblowers are coming together today for a first-of-its-kind forum on UFO disclosure, national security implications and the religious impact of sightings. Which encounters inspired "Disclosure Day" >

Rising interest: There has been a push for UFO disclosure following claims from whistleblower David Grusch about secret Pentagon programs dedicated to retrieving UFO technology. A poll found 89% of Republicans and 88% of Democrats want more information. Latest UFO files >

Transparency: Lawmakers accused the Pentagon of compartmentalizing UFO information and using contractors to avoid congressional oversight. The Pentagon has denied the existence of any secret UAP programs. Representative decries ‘roadblocks’ to UFO declassification >

USPS suggests withholding mail-in ballots without state voter lists

Under a proposed rule, the U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail-in ballots to states that decline to hand over voter data to the federal government, according to the postmaster general. Details >

A ‘fingerprint’ in Nancy Guthrie’s ransom notes could help find her

Ransom notes: As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, one clue from the ransom notes could lead to her location. Retired FBI agent Jason Pack told Page Six ransom notes have a “fingerprint” to them. Key things to pay attention to >

Bitcoin: Investigators are reportedly questioning how they handled a ransom note. Per reports, authorities had a chance to track Guthrie’s kidnapper through a Bitcoin wallet in a ransom note. Rather than pay the demanded $4 million, investigators sent $152. Bitcoin left untouched >

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Back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

At least 164 people are dead and 971 injured after a pair of earthquakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said. The latest >

Oil tankers continue using Strait of Hormuz as Rubio meets with Gulf leaders

Strait of Hormuz: A Liberian oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz today despite warnings from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. The U.S. and Iran are still working out key issues including access through the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran's uranium stockpile. Updates >

War powers: Just one day after approving a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military action against Iran, the Senate reversed course Wednesday night and blocked a similar war powers measure. What to know >

Bill Gates says he knew of Epstein's ‘sexual nature’ conviction

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said he knew Jeffrey Epstein had a criminal conviction of “sexual nature” before meeting him and didn't categorize him as a friend, according to a transcript. Details >

Authorities confirmed a body was found in the basement of the home of Kansas City shooting suspect Oscar Sanchez-Munoz. The latest >

Court documents revealed shocking messages sent by former Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, and legal experts say the fallout could be significant for the Sandra Birchmore murder case. Details >

Camp Mystic filed for bankruptcy nearly a year after Texas flooding killed 25 campers and two teenage counselors. Read more >

The Trump administration said it reached a settlement with chemical manufacturer Chemours over its release of synthetic “forever chemicals” in West Virginia, North Carolina and New Jersey. What to know >

Teens were spotted dangerously dangling out the windows of a Waymo vehicle as it moved through busy California traffic. Video >

A sinkhole swallowed a vehicle at a Virginia exit ramp. Photos >

The Pentagon’s announcement on “directed energy weapons” shines additional light on technology long associated with reports of brain-fogging “Havana Syndrome” — and raises questions on whether DEWs could be misused, two guests told “Katie Pavlich Tonight.” Watch >