President Trump's February 2026 directive to federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, initiated a broad review of UAP-related records spanning decades. This followed years of congressional hearings and public pressure for greater disclosure on unidentified aerial phenomena. On May 8, 2026, the Pentagon released the first tranche of more than 160 never-before-seen files, videos, and photographs through the new Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters portal, with additional materials scheduled for release on a rolling basis every few weeks. These steps reflect the administration's stated commitment to maximum transparency on unresolved cases, though the scope of future declassifications depends on ongoing interagency coordination and review processes.