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In a 2015 video released by the Department of Defence, an unidentified flying object is shown in the middle of the frame, moving swiftly through the clouds and against the wind while being tracked. (Source: Department of Defence/AP)


November 14, 2024 Tags:

On Wednesday, the U.S. Congress held a second hearing on UFOs, known officially as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), sparking discussions on government transparency and public understanding. This event marked the second such hearing within 16 months and took place on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers aimed to shed more light on what is known about past UFO sightings and the government's handling of them.
Luis Elizondo, a former military intelligence officer and well-known whistleblower on UFO matters, used the hearing to critique what he described as the American government's excessive secrecy. He argued that authorities have been hiding the reality that humanity might not be alone in the universe. Elizondo’s remarks resonated with those who have long believed that officials are withholding critical information from the public.

During the hearing, various witnesses testified before a subcommittee of the House Oversight Committee. They expressed frustration about what they see as a lack of transparency regarding the government's knowledge of unexplained flying objects, some of which have reportedly intruded into U.S. airspace over the years. This secrecy has fuelled rumours and allegations about the military covering up evidence of recovered spacecraft and possible extraterrestrial visits to Earth.

Jordan Bimm, a space historian from the University of Chicago who followed the proceedings, said that anyone expecting groundbreaking revelations would likely be disappointed. According to Bimm, the hearing failed to provide significant new evidence linking UAPs to extraterrestrial life or visitors from other worlds. 

"I am underwhelmed basically on the evidence that this is anything to do with extraterrestrial life or extraterrestrial visitation," Bimm stated. He pointed out that people often conflate unexplained phenomena with stories of space-travelling aliens, creating a gap between reality and cultural expectations.

While the U.S. has taken the spotlight with its UFO investigations, interest in unexplained aerial phenomena extends beyond its borders. Earlier this year, Canadian pilots reported seeing strange lights arranged in a triangular pattern while flying over the prairies. Dan Riskin, CTV’s science and technology expert, explained that Canada has its own rich history of UFO sightings. 

"We have a bigger country, so we have more sky to look at," Riskin said, adding that Canada’s proximity to the North Pole means different atmospheric phenomena occur, making the country a significant player in UFO reports.

The hope behind these congressional hearings was to promote openness and reduce the secrecy that often leads to widespread speculation and conspiracy theories. By bringing these discussions into the public eye, lawmakers aimed to foster a better understanding of UAPs, paving the way for informed dialogue rather than unfounded assumptions.

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