
Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna is leading a groundbreaking congressional task force to uncover long-hidden JFK assassination records, challenging decades of federal secrecy that has fueled conspiracy theories and public distrust.
At a Glance
- The Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets’ second hearing on JFK assassination files is scheduled for May 20, 2025
- The hearing aims to address “Over 60 Years of the Federal Government’s Obstruction, Obfuscation, and Deception” regarding JFK records
- Notable witnesses include Dr. Don Curtis, Dan Hardway, Judge John Tunheim, Douglas Horne, and Abraham Bolden
- The task force builds on President Trump’s previous efforts to declassify JFK assassination records
Congressional Push for JFK Records Transparency
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability’s Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, chaired by Representative Anna Paulina Luna, has announced its second hearing focused on the JFK assassination files. Officially titled “The JFK Files: Assessing Over 60 Years of the Federal Government’s Obstruction, Obfuscation, and Deception,” the hearing will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET in the Capitol Visitor Center. This follows an initial hearing on the same topic scheduled for April 1, 2025, demonstrating the committee’s sustained commitment to addressing what many consider a decades-long cover-up.
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— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) May 19, 2025
High-Profile Witnesses to Testify
The first hearing on April 1 will feature testimony from award-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone, known for his controversial 1991 film “JFK,” which challenged the official narrative of the assassination. Stone will be joined by Jefferson Morley, James DiEugenio, and John Davisson, all recognized for their work investigating the assassination and advocating for government transparency. The second hearing in May will feature additional expert witnesses, including Dr. Don Curtis, Mr. Dan Hardway, Judge John Tunheim, Mr. Douglas Horne, and Mr. Abraham Bolden, bringing diverse perspectives and experiences related to the investigation.
What my team found in the JFK Files matches what Congress announced at today's hearing: Our government wasn't fully honest with us. But even more disturbing is that the patterns of secrecy and deception that we saw in the 60s look EXACTLY like what we still see today. pic.twitter.com/duv6jfoegl
— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) April 1, 2025
Challenging Decades of Government Secrecy
The task force’s primary focus is addressing what it describes as the federal government’s persistent lack of transparency surrounding President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 assassination. Despite the passage of the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act in 1992, which mandated the release of all assassination records by 2017, thousands of documents remain classified or heavily redacted. The hearings aim to build upon efforts initiated by President Donald Trump to declassify these records, which many historians and researchers consider vital to understanding this pivotal moment in American history.
Broader Agenda for Government Transparency
The JFK files hearings are part of a broader agenda for the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets. Additional hearings scheduled for 2025 will address other transparency concerns, including surveillance in private spaces and the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on energy and medicine. A separate hearing on gender issues in sports is also scheduled for May 7, 2025. This comprehensive approach signals congressional Republicans’ commitment to addressing what they view as excessive government secrecy across multiple domains affecting Americans’ lives and historical understanding.
CONGRESS UPDATE: House Oversight Federal Secrets Task Force (Luna, chair) yesterday announced a May 20 public hearing on JFK files; nothing yet about a public hearing on UAP. Today, a classified UAP briefing, as @EricBurlison told @AskaPol_UAPs yesterday.https://t.co/DRbPlheSHI
— D. Dean Johnson (@ddeanjohnson) May 15, 2025
Public Access and Media Coverage
Both hearings will be livestreamed, allowing public access to these important discussions about government transparency and historical accountability. Media representatives interested in attending the May 20 hearing must RSVP by 5:00 p.m. ET the day before. The high-profile nature of these hearings, particularly with Oliver Stone’s testimony and the continued public interest in the Kennedy assassination, is expected to generate significant media coverage and renewed public discussion about one of America’s most controversial historical events and the government’s handling of related records.
House Hearing on Declassification of the JFK Files
House Oversight and Government Reform, Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets hearing entitled, "Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets: the JFK Files."
Witnesses Include:
– Oliver Stone, American… pic.twitter.com/figlVokelh— The Union Herald (@TheUnionHerald) April 2, 2025