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Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Identity of whistleblower who exposed 'secret Pentagon UFO program' revealed as he says he fears for his life
The whistleblower behind a stunning report submitted to Congress - exposing what he claims is a secret Pentagon program tracking unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) - has now revealed his identity and says he fears for his future for speaking out. Matthew Scott Brown is a former U.S. national security official who previously served as a Policy Advisor for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, a Technical Advisor for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security, and a Program Advisor for the Department of State. He publicly identified himself as the whistleblower in WEAPONIZED Episode 74 - a podcast released Tuesday that is hosted by investigative journalists and UFO experts Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp. Brown is the author of the Immaculate Constellation Field Report, a document entered into the Congressional Record earlier this year that alleges the Executive Branch has been secretly managing UAP programs for decades - without congressional oversight. 'This is absolutely what I did not want to do,' Brown said during the podcast. 'I am, on a personal level, giving up the future that I made for myself and was going to try to make for a family. My hope is that the stakes are not paid out, but they are life imprisonment and the possibility of execution.' Brown, who held Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearances with a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI Poly) during his government career, is bound by strict secrecy agreements that carry steep penalties if classified information is improperly disclosed. Speaking to Corbell said those fears are not unfounded - even if rarely enforced to the extreme. 'When you're in the classified world, you sign your life away,' Corbell explained. 'There are serious consequences for leaking national security information - and yes, on paper, that includes life imprisonment or even capital punishment in rare cases tied to espionage.' However, Corbell stressed that the real threat whistleblowers often face comes not from criminal prosecution, but from being systematically dismantled through legal, bureaucratic, and other coordinated nefarious means. He said whistleblowers can see their lives destroyed through 'weaponized bureaucracy, targeted investigations, character assassination'. 'It happened to a number of friends of mine. It's very concerning.' He added: 'We've seen it before. The system can grind you to dust.' Still, Corbell emphasized that Brown had been meticulous in following all legal protocols. 'He did everything lawfully,' he said. 'He pushed his material through pre-publication review at the State Department. They didn't push back. He did everything by the book.' Brown said he discovered references to the program in 2018 while reviewing classified materials at the Pentagon. It was '100 percent accidentally,' he said on the podcast. 'So the first exposure, or the exposure to Immaculate Constellation, happened on a shared server that was shared by all the offices in OSD... I was opening files that were clearly misfiled.' Among the files was a transcript of a classified briefing to members of Congress. What Brown read, he said, confirmed his worst fears. 'When I was in USDI, I read the transcripts of Sean Kirkpatrick briefing Senator Rubio, Senator Warren and Senator Gillibrand,' he said. 'My blood ran cold at a specific point... Mr. Rubio's response was, 'Well, what the hell is the Executive Branch doing? Have they been running this for 60 years without congressional oversight?' Brown said he ultimately decided to go public - not for political reasons, but because he believed the truth could no longer be buried. 'Ultimately, my biggest fear is what humanity will do to itself out of fear and greed,' he said. 'We have built a prison around ourselves. It's invisible, but it's not complete, and there is still time to maybe alter our trajectory.' Corbell told that Brown's decision to reveal his identity was made both to protect himself and to catalyze action in Congress. 'I have seen problematic, even nefarious pressures put upon individuals as they are preparing to come forward,' Corbell said. 'The time is now... not just to report the truth, but to protect those who will not - or cannot - protect themselves.' He said Brown initially fought hard to avoid going public, but that whistleblower protections inside the government had 'fallen flat'. Above, an excerpt from the January 2000 issue of national security magazine Jane's International Defense Review, in which reporter Bill Sweetman first made public the existence of 'Unacknowledged Special Access Programs' - which officials are told to lie to protect 'This was the last thing he wanted to do,' Corbell said. 'We tried to keep his identity confidential, to walk him through the proper channels. But those options proved to be false promises. Ultimately, his best protection was to come forward boldly.' Brown's field report describes encounters involving orb-shaped UAPs and a massive black triangular craft, observed over Russian naval intelligence ships. He alleges the Pentagon has maintained surveillance programs on UAPs while withholding information from Congress for decades - an accusation that cuts to the heart of ongoing calls for greater transparency. 'This isn't just technology,' Brown said in the episode. 'This isn't something somebody came up with in a lab... The answer is no, [we're not alone] and the secrecy that has been defended is at the cost of, in my mind, human dignity, freedom and progress.' Corbell said Brown's testimony is only the beginning. 'There's a small army of whistleblowers ready to come forward, we have already recorded with them,' Corbell said. 'The levee is breaking. The American public has not just a right, but a need to know.' He also warned that threats and intimidation tactics have already targeted Brown and others who have begun speaking out. 'We have had very disturbing personal threats that we take extremely seriously - not just with Matt, but with some of the other whistleblowers who have already recorded with us,' Corbell said. 'This is serious. It's happening.' Corbell said the next parts of Brown's testimony will be released in a three-part series, culminating ahead of anticipated UAP-related hearings in Congress set for May of this year. The urgency surrounding Brown's revelations comes amid heightened congressional scrutiny of UAP programs. In November 2024, the House Oversight Committee held a high-profile hearing featuring whistleblowers and former officials, including Luis Elizondo and Michael Shellenberger. Witnesses testified about alleged secret government programs — including one called 'Immaculate Constellation ' — that have operated without congressional oversight for decades. Elizondo, a former Department of Defense official, claimed that the U.S. government possesses advanced technologies not made by any known nation and that elements within the military and intelligence community are engaged in disinformation campaigns to discredit UAP whistleblowers. Michael Shellenberger presented a whistleblower report detailing a highly secretive program named 'Immaculate Constellation,' allegedly focused on collecting UAP data. The report included an account of an F-22 encounter with multiple UAPs exhibiting advanced capabilities. Lawmakers, including Rep. Nancy Mace, expressed concern over the lack of transparency and potential constitutional violations, emphasizing the need for greater oversight and accountability. The hearing underscored the increasing congressional interest and concern surrounding UAPs, highlighting the need for further investigation into whistleblower claims and alleged secret programs.
Hindustan Times
26-04-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Mysterious underwater 'UFO base' believed to be alien hub spotted off Southern California coast
A mysterious underwater formation known as Sycamore Knoll has once again captured public attention, following fresh speculation over its possible extraterrestrial origins. Located approximately 6.6 miles off the coast of Malibu, Southern California, the formation has long intrigued scientists—and now conspiracy theorists too. According to a report by the Daily Mail, the structure appears as a raised bump on the ocean floor with a flat, table-like top. It lies about 2,000 feet below the surface at coordinates 34° 1'23.31″N 118° 59'45.64″W. (Also read: Declassified CIA document says 'aliens' turned 23 soldiers to stone in otherworldly encounter) According to outlet, Google Earth imagery from 2014 showed detailed views of Sycamore Knoll, sparking a wave of public interest. However, the formation appears to have been removed or blurred on the platform as of 2025, further fuelling the mystery. Some users argue that the blur is simply due to incomplete data. One Redditor remarked on a post about Sycamore Knoll, 'Some refer to it as an anomaly while others believe it is an alien base. It's believed to be between two-and-a-half and three miles wide.' Sycamore Knoll first gained mainstream attention in 2014 when it featured on the Fade to Black podcast with host Jimmy Church, who described it as possibly 'the biggest centre of UFO activity since Roswell," reported the outlet. Adding fuel to the theories, Congressman Tim Burchett recently claimed an unnamed admiral told him of an underwater UFO 'as large as a football field, moving at hundreds of miles per hour.' As per the outlet, one California resident reported seeing a glowing structure above the site: 'It looked like a massive, cathedral-shaped structure — multiple pointed edges all glowing brilliantly white, heading straight into the ocean. There was no splash, no sound... just a flash, and it was gone.' The renewed focus on Sycamore Knoll coincides with a new release by Jeremy Corbell, a filmmaker and investigative journalist known for covering military-documented UFOs, as per the outlet. He recently shared new video footage taken aboard the USS Jackson in 2023, which shows what he described as a 'self-luminous, wingless, tailless' craft emerging from the Pacific Ocean. (Also read: Mysterious triangle tower spotted on Google Earth at Area 51 sparks wild alien theories) As per the outlet, Corbell said the object resembles those seen in the famous 2004 Nimitz and 2019 Navy UAP encounters, all within Warning Area 291, the same region where Sycamore Knoll sits. 'This is not a one-off; these intelligently controlled craft have been appearing for decades,' Corbell said. A Navy CIC operator reportedly tracked the 2023 object using thermal targeting systems, observing four UAPs that executed a coordinated manoeuvre before vanishing—no visible propulsion, just raw speed and synchronicity.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Fayetteville pharmacy reacts to act creating fairer pharmaceutical industry
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed House Bill 1150 into law April 16, creating a fairer pharmaceutical industry in the Natural State. The bill, now enacted, aims 'to prohibit a pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) from obtaining certain pharmacy permits,' which limits PBMs' abilities to be both that and pharmacies. 'This will prevent inflated drug prices, protect pharmaceutical access across our state, and help Arkansas be healthier for less money,' Sanders said in a statement. Over in Northwest Arkansas, pharmacists like Live+Well Pharmacy's Caul Corbell have been following the status of the bill since it was introduced in January of 2025. 'We're really excited here because what we think House Bill 1150 represents is an absolute home run for the patients of Arkansas as far as their access to health care and a huge step forward in hopefully driving down the prices of drugs for patients across the state,' said Corbell. Corbell has been a pharmacist since 2014 and has seen the ups and downs over the years of working in an industry with PBMs. Student athletes speak on impact of Arkansas' first sports officiator class 'What those entities are set up to do is they handle distributing the pharmacy benefits that your insurance company covers, and they essentially serve as middlemen between your insurance company and a pharmacy,' he said. 'What started out once as a good thing has grown into a market that really lends itself more towards creating monopolies.' In Corbell's experience, he said over the years he often found himself at a crossroad of caring for patients or keeping the pharmacy doors open. 'You just you see it with every prescription that you run, and you hate,' Corbell said. 'One of the things I hate the most about being a pharmacist is being in a position where you either have to, you know, take a loss for the pharmacy or take care of your patient. And you stretch it as far as you can, you know what I mean?' As a pharmacist, Corbell said he took an oath that the patient comes first, but with an increasingly competitive market, PBMs have made it difficult for pharmacists like Corbell to uphold that oath without breaking even. However, with the new bill signed, he said he feels thankful to the Arkansas legislation for continuing their efforts towards a pharmaceutical industry that allows those working in it to show they do truly care for their patients. 'I will never be afraid to stand up for our seniors, our veterans, and everyone else who relies on their local pharmacy to stay healthy,' said Sanders. Though Corbell believes the industry hasn't reached perfection yet, he believes the progress is overwhelming, and the next step in the fight towards a fairer market is enforcing the new act. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
UFO footage captured by US Navy shows mysterious aircraft launching from sea, expert says
A group of unidentified flying objects spotted by Navy sailors is raising eyebrows after witnesses reported watching the oddly-shaped aircraft rise from the ocean before jetting off in a synchronized fashion last year. The four aircraft were spotted by sailors aboard USS Jackson while off the coast of California last year, Jeremy Corbell, co-host of the "Weaponized" podcast, told Fox 11. "[This] is a machine that is able to outpace, outmaneuver, and outperform anything that we know of that's been made by technology and terrestrial nations," Corbell said. Viral Cia File About Aliens Attacking Soldiers Takes Off With Ufo Intrigue The UFOs reportedly emerged from the Pacific Ocean and were spotted by sailors before showing up on the ship's radar, an unnamed witness told Corbell. Footage recorded by the Navy warship and obtained by Corbell shows the four aircraft grouping together before racing off in unison. Read On The Fox News App "Everybody on the ship knew they were seeing something extraordinary," Corbell said. "So obviously people thought it was important to document and then finally witnesses came forward." Pentagon Solves One Of Its Highest-profile Ufo Mysteries The Navy and Corbell did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Corbell noted the footage shows the objects do not have a wing or tail, raising questions regarding the aircraft's ability to fly. However, Corbell does not believe the unidentified objects are nefarious or operated by a foreign adversary. "I'd rather these things be from another planet than an adversarial nation, because if it was an adversarial nation then their ability to weaponize that technology would be unprecedented," Corbell said. "Luckily, we don't see a fingerprint for that." However, military officials claim the sighting was never recorded. Former Defense Official Makes Earth-shattering Ufo Revelation As Unexplained Drones Leave Millions On Edge "[The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office] has no record of this alleged UAP incident," a Pentagon spokesperson told Fox News Digital in a statement. The flying objects draw striking similarities to the infamous "Tic Tac"-shaped aircraft sighting by USS Nimitz off the coast of Southern California in 2004. The incident drew national attention in 2017, exposing previously unknown programs within the Department of Defense relating to UFO research. In 2020, the Pentagon released three unclassified Navy videos from November 2004 and January 2015. Ufo Hearing: Ex-pentagon Official Says Government 'Cabal' Is Hiding 'The Fact That We Are Not Alone' "The aerial phenomena observed in the videos remain characterized as 'unidentified'," the Pentagon said in a statement. Last year, a Pentagon official testified to Congress that the Pentagon had solved a well-known mystery surrounding a flying object spotted by USS Theodore Roosevelt in 2016. The UFO spotted flying at high speeds above the Atlantic Ocean was nothing out of the ordinary, but instead a trick of the eye causing objects to appear as if they were moving much faster, referred to as a "parallax," according to Dr. Jon Kosloski, the director of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office. Russian Ufo Engagements, Secret 'Tic Tac' Report And 3 Key Figures Slip Under Radar At Congressional Hearing "Through a very careful geospatial intelligence analysis and using trigonometry, we assess with high confidence that the object is not actually close to the water, but is rather closer to 13,000 feet," Kosloski said. As for the four aircraft spotted by Navy sailors last year, Corbell believes there is no cause for alarm. "This UFO phenomenon has been here for a long time, this is not something new, it's nothing to worry about," Corbell said. "It is something that we need to face head on and that's what Congress is trying to do, is get people to get past the stigma so we can know and understand what is this technology, who is operating it and what is the intent." Fox News Digital's Michael Dorgan contributed to this report. Original article source: UFO footage captured by US Navy shows mysterious aircraft launching from sea, expert says
Fox News
17-04-2025
- Science
- Fox News
UFO footage captured by US Navy shows mysterious aircraft launching from sea, expert says
A group of unidentified flying objects spotted by Navy sailors is raising eyebrows after witnesses reported watching the oddly-shaped aircraft rise from the ocean before jetting off in a synchronized fashion last year. The four aircraft were spotted by sailors aboard USS Jackson while off the coast of California last year, Jeremy Corbell, co-host of the "Weaponized" podcast, told Fox 11. "[This] is a machine that is able to outpace, outmaneuver, and outperform anything that we know of that's been made by technology and terrestrial nations," Corbell said. The UFOs reportedly emerged from the Pacific Ocean and were spotted by sailors before showing up on the ship's radar, an unnamed witness told Corbell. Footage recorded by the Navy warship and obtained by Corbell shows the four aircraft grouping together before racing off in unison. "Everybody on the ship knew they were seeing something extraordinary," Corbell said. "So obviously people thought it was important to document and then finally witnesses came forward." The Navy and Corbell did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Corbell noted the footage shows the objects do not have a wing or tail, raising questions regarding the aircraft's ability to fly. However, Corbell does not believe the unidentified objects are nefarious or operated by a foreign adversary. "I'd rather these things be from another planet than an adversarial nation, because if it was an adversarial nation then their ability to weaponize that technology would be unprecedented," Corbell said. "Luckily, we don't see a fingerprint for that." However, military officials claim the sighting was never recorded. "[The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office] has no record of this alleged UAP incident," a Pentagon spokesperson told Fox News Digital in a statement. The flying objects draw striking similarities to the infamous "Tic Tac"- shaped aircraft sighting by USS Nimitz off the coast of Southern California in 2004. The incident drew national attention in 2017, exposing previously unknown programs within the Department of Defense relating to UFO research. In 2020, the Pentagon released three unclassified Navy videos from November 2004 and January 2015. "The aerial phenomena observed in the videos remain characterized as 'unidentified'," the Pentagon said in a statement. Last year, a Pentagon official testified to Congress that the Pentagon had solved a well-known mystery surrounding a flying object spotted by USS Theodore Roosevelt in 2016. The UFO spotted flying at high speeds above the Atlantic Ocean was nothing out of the ordinary, but instead a trick of the eye causing objects to appear as if they were moving much faster, referred to as a "parallax," according to Dr. Jon Kosloski, the director of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office. "Through a very careful geospatial intelligence analysis and using trigonometry, we assess with high confidence that the object is not actually close to the water, but is rather closer to 13,000 feet," Kosloski said. As for the four aircraft spotted by Navy sailors last year, Corbell believes there is no cause for alarm. "This UFO phenomenon has been here for a long time, this is not something new, it's nothing to worry about," Corbell said. "It is something that we need to face head on and that's what Congress is trying to do, is get people to get past the stigma so we can know and understand what is this technology, who is operating it and what is the intent."
