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Congressional Hearing on UFOs and National Security
In a recent congressional hearing, whistleblower David Grusch made claims asserting that the Department of Defense is engaged in programs to retrieve extraterrestrial materials from crashes while keeping these programs hidden from the public. Grusch, a former member of the UAP Task Force, presented second-hand testimony during the hearing, lacking concrete evidence to support his allegations.
During the same hearing, former Navy Commander and pilot David Fravor recounted a first-hand encounter with a UFO referred to as the Tic Tac, expressing that he was not briefed on the object or its potential origins. Similarly, former Navy pilot Ryan Graves, the founder of Americans for Safe Aerospace, shared his encounter with an object described as a black sphere within a clear cube.
Graves mentioned that such encounters were common among pilots, although no supporting evidence was presented.
Throughout the hearing, Grusch faced challenges in providing specific evidence in an open setting, indicating a willingness to share more details in a secure, classified briefing. All three witnesses agreed that these unidentified objects could pose a potential national security threat.
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In a turn of events, the House of Representatives made history on Friday with a vote to expel Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), marking the first such expulsion in over two decades. A moment fraught with gravity unfolded as Speaker Mike Johnson wielded his gavel to formalize Santos’ removal, setting a precedent in congressional annals.
Santos, indicted on 23 counts related to wire fraud, identity theft, and other charges, has not faced conviction but stands accused of misusing campaign funds for opulent purchases. The bipartisan vote, tallying 311 to 114, signaled robust support for expulsion, with a marginally higher number of Republicans opting to retain Santos.
Questions loomed as Speaker Johnson left the chamber, his silence leaving the fate of the ongoing government spending battle uncertain. According to reports from Fox News, Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer emphasized the non-partisan nature of the decision, asserting that members concluded Santos had tarnished the House’s reputation and was unfit for representation.
Within the GOP, conflicting opinions emerged, with Rep. Darrell Issa arguing against expulsion, citing the presumption of innocence. The tight-lipped stance of the House Ethics Committee played a pivotal role in the deliberations.
Conversely, members of the New York Republican delegation, led by Rep. Marc Molinaro, asserted Santos’ commission of crimes, justifying expulsion based on a comprehensive investigation.
Santos himself predicted the outcome in an exclusive morning interview on “FOX & Friends.” This vote not only underlines the House’s rare use of expulsion powers but also sets a critical precedent in handling members facing severe legal challenges.
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