Congress Prepares UFO Subpoenas After Third NDAA Failure
- Cristina Gomez
- 2 days ago
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Representatives Anna Paulina Luna, Tim Burchett, and Eric Burlison appeared together in a joint interview on the Weaponized podcast, revealing their frustrations with government stonewalling and outlining a new strategy to force answers on unidentified anomalous phenomena.
According to the interview, Representative Luna called for the defunding of AARO, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, stating that the Pentagon’s official UAP investigation unit has not been an honest broker with Congress. Luna referenced a formal request by Congress to access UAP footage archives held by the Department of War. That request was denied, even for viewing in a SCIF, which is a secure facility specifically designed for classified discussions.
Representative Burchett addressed the issue of compartmentalization, a security practice where information is divided across agencies so that no single person has the full picture. According to Burchett, this fragmentation means one official can honestly deny knowledge while another in a different program knows everything. He also pushed back on recent comments by Elon Musk, who stated he does not believe the objects are extraterrestrial based on his SpaceX access. Burchett argued that Musk is still operating within a compartmentalized system and does not have full access.
Ross Coulthart, speaking on NewsNation, described the current situation as a funny game where the Pentagon categorically denies any knowledge of extraterrestrial engagement while members of Congress emerge from classified briefings saying something completely different. Coulthart also noted that senior administration officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and individuals at the Director of National Intelligence level, are taking the UAP issue seriously.
This shift in strategy comes after the UAP Disclosure Act failed for the third consecutive year. According to a report from Liberation Times, Representative Burlison was told by House Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers that the legislation could only move forward if he secured agreement from the Four Corners, meaning the chairs and ranking members of both the House and Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees. Liberation Times characterized this requirement as an impossible task, noting that some of those same individuals have been blocking UAP transparency efforts for years.
The Liberation Times report also identified Representatives Mike Turner and Mike Rogers as key figures in opposing the legislation. According to campaign finance data, both have received significant contributions from defense and aerospace companies, the same industries that would be affected if UAP-related programs were disclosed.
Representative Burchett also revealed that he has been personally warned to stop pursuing the issue. According to his account on Weaponized, someone close to him approached him in a tunnel and asked if he really wanted to upset this apple cart. Liberation Times separately reported that sources indicated enthusiasm among some Senate advocates may have waned due to alleged threats directed at senators’ staff.
According to Liberation Times, Burchett is scheduled to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to raise the UAP issue directly. Burchett stated on Weaponized that he believes disclosure will come either through executive action from the President or completely outside the government through a private individual or another country. He does not believe the Pentagon or intelligence agencies will voluntarily come forward.
The legislative path remains blocked, but the congressional investigation continues. Luna, Burchett, and Burlison are compiling evidence for their subpoena push, with plans to present it to their chairman and force a decision.
Sources
Jeremy Corbell. (2025, December 12). UFO Gatekeepers — Rep. Luna, Burchett & Burlison reveal a plan to fight back [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhh1u9_MEUU
NewsNation. (2025, December 7). Why the White House silence on UFOs? Trump “distracted”: Ross Coulthart | NewsNation Prime [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HxlCW1nUr8
Sharp, C. (2025, December 14). UFO transparency stalls again as congressional leaders fail to act despite growing attention — Liberation Times | Reimagining old news. Liberation Times | Reimagining Old News. https://www.liberationtimes.com/home/ufo-transparency-stalls-again-as-congressional-leaders-fail-to-act-despite-growing-attention
