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June 26, 2026

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UFO forum: Key takeaways, including claimed 'Invasion of Washington' tape

Disclosure: The first-ever disclosure forum on Capitol Hill featured calls for greater transparency on unidentified anomalous phenomena. Advocates at the event suspect the U.S. government has turned a blind eye or concealed information. The UFO encounters mentioned at the forum >

Whistleblowers: Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., pledged to revive legislation to provide UFO whistleblower protections, and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., said she's working with the White House on immunity. Could UFO disclosure be a distraction? >

Missing scientists: One speaker at the forum suggested the wave of “missing scientists” could have a chilling effect on industries associated with UAP and leave a lasting economic impact. A timeline of cases >

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What is the impact of religion on disclosure and UAP sightings? >

Which bills has Congress left unfinished?

As Congress leaves town for the holiday break, major pieces of legislation are now on hold. Read more >

A guilty plea is raising new questions in the JonBenét Ramsey case

Investigation: Yvonne “Missy” Woods, a former forensic analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, pleaded guilty to manipulating data in hundreds of cases. Woods was a member of the forensic team investigating the 1996 murder of JonBenét Ramsey. Details >

JonBenét Ramsey: There is currently no evidence Woods tampered with evidence in the Ramsey case, investigators said. JonBenét’s father, John Ramsey, told NewsNation's Jesse Weber his family is still fighting for answers. Read more >

Could a new AI study help search for Nancy Guthrie?

A new study on decomposition involving artificial intelligence could potentially provide the technology for further breakthroughs in missing persons cases. What to know >

Camp Mystic bankruptcy a ‘sham,’ victims’ lawyer says

'Disturbing': A lawyer representing the families of six campers killed in last year’s Camp Mystic floods vowed to challenge the camp’s bankruptcy filing, calling it a “sham bankruptcy to avoid liability” after the filing paused lawsuits brought by victims’ families. What to know >

Around 235 people dead, 4,300 injured in Venezuela earthquakes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is deploying rescue teams and medical resources as Venezuelans search for survivors. Details >

The Justice Department's internal watchdog has been asked to investigate claims DEA agents allowed thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico. The latest >

A California jury is deadlocked regarding whether Jonathan Rinderknecht is guilty of starting the Palisades Fire. What to know >

A Miami man who lost his mother and grandmother in the 2021 Surfside condominium collapse said a new federal report on the disaster "was like a gut punch." Read more >

Fans will be allowed to bring rainbow flags for Seattle's "Pride Match" when Egypt and Iran face each other at the World Cup. Details >