It came out of the sky: UFO claims to get their day in Congress

US House panel to hold first public hearing on extraterrestrial question following whistleblower claim of intact' alien vehicles

For decades, US politicians have been reluctant to get involved in the topic of UFOs and aliens.

After a series of disclosures in recent months, however, Republicans and Democrats now appear to be lining up to inquire into the question of extraterrestrial life, as the world seems closer than ever to finding out whether we are alone in the universe.