Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.

"We’ve got our people working on it right now,” said the U.S. Defense Secretary.

Trump's comments came hours after he claimed that former President Barack Obama shared 'classified information' when he told ...

Donald Trump’s out-of-left-field announcement that he’s ordered the release of government files on alien life has set off a ...

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would direct all relevant agencies to release government files related to aliens ...

After Barack Obama said he believed in aliens, Donald Trump stated that he would release the files related to alien and extraterrestrial life due to "the tremendous interest shown" by the public.

The announcement comes as Congress continues to scrutinize unexplained aerial phenomena. It’s been a big week for aliens in Washington.

The President cited “tremendous interest” in the topic after his predecessor Barack Obama suggested the existence of extraterrestrial life.