Iran Shoot-Downs Mark First U.S. Aircraft Loss in 20+ Years as Trump Orders UFO Data Release; AP Explores Security, Education, and Space Policy

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Two U.S. aircraft were shot down in Iran with a crew member missing, signaling a dramatic escalation after more than 20 years, while Donald Trump orders the release of UFO data and asks what aliens might think of humanity, Moms for Liberty seeks a school-board seat and gains a White House platform, and AI-assisted coverage ties together national security, education policy, and space topics with figures like Emily Blunt, Avi Loeb, Mae C. Jemison, General John 'Jay' Raymond, Roger Towberman, Barack Obama, and Bill Diamond.