Congress Probes UFO Sightings as Drone Observations Spur On National Debate [WATCH]

Reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and recent drone sightings have reignited national interest in aerial phenomena.

Testimony from key witnesses, including former government officials, and reports from across the country, have drawn significant attention to the issue.

Last month, Luiz Elizondo, the former head of the Defense Department’s Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, testified before Congress about alleged government efforts to conceal evidence of extraterrestrial life.

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During the hearing, Elizondo urged lawmakers to act on behalf of whistleblowers.

“I believe that we, as Americans, can handle the truth. And I also believe the world deserves the truth,” Elizondo stated, calling for legislation to protect individuals hesitant to disclose what they know.

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This congressional inquiry is part of a broader push to investigate UFOs—now often referred to as unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs)—and to determine whether certain government entities are withholding critical information.

Lawmakers are also examining whether any potential evidence has been unlawfully kept from Congress.

The National UFO Reporting Center, which compiles a database of UFO sightings, has logged incidents from every state.

Among these reports is a detailed account from a military-trained observer who claimed to witness an unexplained phenomenon in Mountain Center, California, in October.

According to the report, the individual who was camping alone described how all ambient sounds ceased, and the area was suddenly illuminated.

The observer recounted seeing “a bright, white oval light” measuring approximately 20 to 30 feet in length and hovering silently at treetop level.

The light, he noted, emitted no heat or sound and remained stationary.

Similar sightings have occurred elsewhere.

Just weeks ago, several pilots reported seeing three to four UFOs over Oregon, according to KPTV.

Witnesses described red, circular lights moving erratically in the night sky.

A United Airlines pilot contacted air traffic control to discuss the moving lights over western Oregon.

In another instance, a witness in April 2022 observed what she believed to be a UFO over a reservoir in Connecticut.

Speaking to NewsNation, she explained her initial skepticism. “I’m always a sky watcher, so I was wondering if it was a plane,” she said. “But the way it was moving, there’s no way it was a plane.”

While the recent wave of drone activity is distinct from traditional UFO sightings, it has sparked concerns among federal and local agencies.

On December 3, the FBI issued a statement encouraging the public to report information about drone sightings along New Jersey’s Raritan River.

The sightings have drawn attention from the FBI Newark Division, the New Jersey State Police, and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has responded by imposing temporary flight restrictions over parts of New Jersey, effective until January 17, 2025.

Exceptions are permitted for national defense, law enforcement, firefighting, and other critical operations.

Despite these measures, White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby told Fox News that the drone sightings were determined to be “lawful” and “legal.”

Kirby noted that an analysis of approximately 5,000 reported sightings concluded the activity was attributable to “lawful, legal, commercial hobbyist and even law enforcement aircraft.”

In a joint statement, the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, the FAA, and the Department of Defense acknowledged public concerns but emphasized that there is no evidence the drones pose a threat to national security or public safety. “While we recognize the concern, there is no evidence to suggest that the drones are anomalous,” the statement said.

As Congress continues its investigation into UFOs and UAPs, the conversation surrounding unexplained aerial phenomena remains a topic of national intrigue, with Americans awaiting further clarity on what might be hiding in the skies above.

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