UFO Update: Congresswoman Promises to Show Things of 'Nonhuman Origin'

Representative Anna Paulina Luna promised to hold a press conference addressing what she described as materials or information of “nonhuman origin,” a move that comes as pressure mounts on the Pentagon over delayed releases of unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP, footage.

Luna, a Florida Republican who chairs the House Oversight Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, has been among the most vocal lawmakers demanding greater transparency from the Department of Defense (DOD, also known as the Department of War) regarding unexplained aerial encounters. Her remarks follow a Pentagon update acknowledging delays in releasing dozens of UAP videos sought by lawmakers, including footage recorded by U.S. military personnel.

The Pentagon has said it is working with other agencies to review and consolidate the material before public release, citing classification and national security concerns. The missed deadline has drawn criticism from Luna and other members of Congress, who said that unexplained activity near U.S. military assets raises oversight and security questions. Luna has accused DOD officials of slow-walking disclosures ordered by Congress and the White House, vowing to continue pushing for the release of the material.

“The Department of War’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office [AARO] is working in close coordination with the White House and across federal agencies to consolidate existing UAP records collections and facilitate the expeditious release of never-before-seen UAP information,” a Department of War official told Newsweek on Wednesday. “Since the office was established, AARO has made progress to make UAP information available and transfer those records to the National Archives in accordance with federal law.  We welcome the president’s initiative to supercharge these efforts and make more UAP information available to the public as soon as possible.”

What Did Luna Say About UFOs?

Luna’s comments were made aired Wednesday during an episode of the Pod Force One podcast hosted by Miranda Devine.

“I have seen evidence in a SCIF that leads me to believe there are things we cannot explain,” Luna said. “I have observed things that are of nonhuman origin and creation. That’s my opinion.”

Later in the interview, she added: “When it’s declassified, I will have a press conference, and I’ll show you exactly what we saw.”

What Did Luna Say About Aliens?

In 2024, a study by Harvard social science researchers suggested that aliens could be living underground on Earth or on the moon, and that UFOs and other unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) might be evidence of them getting around.

During the podcast, Devine asked Luna about aliens, pressing the lawmaker that if she had to make a decision on whether or not aliens are “moving among us with their strange machines that have all sorts of powers,” what would she say.

“Do you think that’s plausible?” Devine asked.

“I don’t call them aliens, and I don’t know what these things are that they’re using, right?” Luna said. “But I think that there’s stuff that we have witnessed as members of Congress, been briefed on that we cannot explain.”

Her comments build on years of growing congressional focus on UAPs. Lawmakers in both chambers have convened multiple hearings since 2022 examining military encounters with unexplained objects, intelligence community reporting and the work of the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, or AARO, which was established to investigate such incidents

At the hearings, defense and intelligence officials have repeatedly said there is no verified evidence that the phenomena represent extraterrestrial technology. AARO leadership has said that many reported sightings are eventually attributed to airborne clutter, sensor limitations or classified U.S. programs, though a subset remain unresolved.

Still, testimony from military pilots and whistleblowers has fueled bipartisan calls for greater transparency. Some lawmakers have argued that the classified handling of UAP data has eroded public trust and limited meaningful congressional oversight, while skeptics warn that disclosures might ultimately prove less dramatic than suggested.

What Happens Next With UAP Declassification

Luna has not publicly detailed what information she plans to present at the promised press conference, though in the podcast, she added that more information will be coming out soon.

“I think that the American people will have many of their questions answered,” she said.