Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., talks with reporters outside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, March 19, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing held at the White House February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Multiple officials who have been involved for years in influential U.S. government disclosure efforts said they’ll remain skeptical until the second Trump administration generates tangible results.