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FULL House UAP hearing with analysis by Ross Coulthart | NewsNation

2025-09-09 News & Politics
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Analyzing a Historic House Hearing on UAP Transparency and Whistleblower Defense

Assess critical testimony regarding unidentified craft encounters, including never-before-seen video of a missile strike failure, and the systemic retaliation faced by military and government whistleblowers. Gain insight into the depth of government secrecy and the path forward for congressional oversight.

Short Summary

  • Witnesses provided firsthand accounts of physical, highly maneuverable craft operating near vital national security sites (e.g., missile bases, Navy destroyers).
  • The government’s primary UAP investigation office, AARO, faces severe criticism for dismissing evidence and misleading Congress.
  • Whistleblower protection emerged as the central legislative necessity, as fear of professional ruin silences potential key witnesses.
  • New visual evidence was presented showing a US Hellfire missile failing to destroy an unknown, rapidly accelerating "orb."

This summary orients the reader to the high-stakes congressional hearing held by the House Task Force on Federal Secrets this Tuesday. The hearing moved beyond just displaying anomalous sightings; it critically examined the structural failures within the Executive Branch that allow massive classifications and actively punish service members and officials seeking accountability.

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A historic House subcommittee hearing Tuesday included never-before-seen video shared by Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., which allegedly shows a Hellfire missile shot from a drone fail to take down an unidentified “orb.” Taken on Oct. 30, 2024, off the coast of Yemen, the video appears to show the missile bounce off the object rather than destroy it. In addition to the video, Tuesday's hearing centered on unidentified anomalous phenomena, government disclosure and protection for whistleblowers. NewsNation special correspondent and investigative journalist Ross Coulthart watched along and gave his analysis, live on stream. 0:00 Countdown to Livestream 0:59 UAP Hearing Pre-Show with Ross Coulthart and Meagan Ourada 15:38 UAP Hearing Begins - Rep. Luna's opening remarks 23:37 Ross reacts to Rep. Luna and Rep. Crockett offers her opening remarks 28:17 Witnesses introduced and sworn in 31:49 Jeffrey Nuccetelli, former military police officer, gives opening statement 38:01 U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Alexandro Wiggins gives opening statement 43:28 journalist George Knapp gives opening statement 51:25 U.S. Air Force veteran Dylan Borland gives opening statement 58:02 Joe Spielberger, a policy counsel for the Project on Government Oversight gives opening statement 1:03:15 Rep. Luna begins first line of questioning 1:07:40 Dylan Borland speaks about AARO's former leader Sean Kirkpatrick 1:09:00 Rep. Moskowitz questioning 1:16:28 Rep. Mace questioning 1:40:32 Rep. Burlison (with David Grusch in background) reveals new alleged UFO video surviving Hellfire missile strike 2:48:45 UAP Hearing Post-Show begins with LIVE viewer questions 3:14:42 George Knapp gives interview to NewsNation's Joe Khalil Links: NN's George Knapp documentary and Robert Bigelow interview: https://youtu.be/hD7uPnXQDSo?si=bRPbcN7WjYSx96zf https://youtu.be/6u7-_kSP0wU?si=trQuo8KNHWMR460B https://youtu.be/Gn3o7uC8yq4?si=DkHVBWUizaOPMy5t https://youtu.be/9Sv66dG6Ldc?si=MeK6XWjnT-gNPHFW Ross Coulthart interviews with people mentioned in the hearing: David Grusch: https://youtu.be/RBAISwCZ2v0?si=I-FZgKNVaT0hEzd0 Michael Herrera: https://youtu.be/RhrH0KzKft4?si=uAtkcjdH-W7rhCSp Tim Gallaudet: https://youtu.be/rEYDY2EMm8c?si=tEuS0k6w1uS3fTDh Lue Elizondo: https://youtu.be/wgM5V44eQHU?si=g_73cgmhO-733Htj Chris Mellon: https://youtu.be/IYShNNH3UTM?si=mRb7jLmIMIMpoUYg Rep. Tim Burchett: https://youtu.be/c5iPtsQy2cg?si=x_olEcAM7eJAltQ0 Ryan Graves: https://youtu.be/QjVJLO6CK2I?si=MsZiifuyrg_cYjoH Previous UAP hearings: https://youtu.be/vUnKRknLVSA?si=c-cjF5YUsnPiIdFW https://www.youtube.com/live/bEMVdPqMjHI?si=G1Xho-U5hHtzq6q4 Host: Ross Coulthart Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson Associate Producers: Will Tomasi, Rebecca Pacchiano Tech Managers: Mike Ewing, Brett Kotheimer NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij FOLLOW THE TEAM ON SOCIAL MEDIA Ross https://www.instagram.com/rosscoulthart/ https://x.com/rosscoulthart Producer Meagan https://www.instagram.com/producermeagan/ https://x.com/MeaganOurada Reality Check https://www.instagram.com/realitychecknn/ https://www.tiktok.com/@realitychecknn NewsNation https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/ https://x.com/NewsNation https://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnow

Top Comments (10)

@hunnersahings7375 2025-09-09

George Knapp is a legend!

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@Micha3lkennedy 2025-09-09

George Knapp has been the best player in this field for decades, so grateful for him great dude

332 13 replies
@davemclean3899 2025-09-09

Good on Luna for ripping into Kirkpatrick,💪

264 20 replies
@xyuxyuxyus5510 2025-09-09

Ross. As someone who got interested in this subject around 1992, as a young person, I can say you have done good work.

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@gartjone1846 2025-09-09

Anyone who is unaware of this subject by now has been living under a rock.😂

178 15 replies
@DeepInstinct85 2025-09-09

As an german and european follower of this topic since 30 years for now i have to say that all these whistleblowers are for me also HEROES! Thx for your honor and service to the entire world !

152 10 replies
@BradyAndersonsSideburns 2025-09-09

Mr Knapp killed it with his testimony! I often joke he’s pretty grouchy but he’s beyond knowledgeable and a very talented communicator

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@Helhammer1349 2025-09-09

Love that she kept calling him "Killpatrick" lollll

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@gartjone1846 2025-09-09

Well done Ross. Thanks from Australia 😊❤️🙏🇦🇺🌏🌌

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@SusandPhd 2025-09-09

Thank you Ross! I appreciate all you do!❤

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