Kamala Harris says claiming slavery had some benefit is ‘propaganda’ being pushed on US children – as it happened

Vice-president condemns extremist so-called leaders' in speech in Florida speech amid outcry over new school board guidance

• Harris condemns Florida over curriculum claim of slavery benefit'

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.