President Donald J. Trump has ordered the Department of War, with help from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, to unseal and publish government files on unidentified anomalous phenomena. The initiative, dubbed PURSUE, will sift through tens of millions of records, many existing paper, to bring UAP data into the public domain today.

PURSUE releases material on a rolling basis, posting tranches every few weeks. Files cover unresolved cases where the government cannot confirm the nature of sightings, often due to insufficient data. The Department of War welcomes private‑sector analysis to help interpret evidence, while separate reports on resolved incidents will continue per statutory requirements today again every.

The first release, cleared on May 8, 2026, features documents that have long fueled speculation. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth framed the action as a commitment to transparency, stating that hidden classifications have kept the public in the dark. By exposing these files, the administration signals a shift toward open government for American citizens today again and.

PURSUE’s systematic declassification could reshape how scientists, analysts, and the public study aerial anomalies. Access to raw data enables new modeling techniques and cross‑agency collaboration, potentially accelerating research into phenomena that have stoked debate for decades. The program’s transparency may also reduce misinformation, offering a factual baseline for future investigations in the United States today.