Congress Holds First Hearing on Newly Released JFK Assassination Files

Filmmaker Oliver Stone and experts testify before House Task Force following the release of thousands of previously classified documents.

The House Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, chaired by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, held its first hearing on newly released JFK assassination files on April 1, 2025.
Witnesses included filmmaker Oliver Stone, journalist Jefferson Morley, and author James DiEugenio, who discussed the significance of the declassified documents.
President Donald Trump's January 2025 executive order led to the release of approximately 80,000 pages of documents, many with previously redacted details now visible.
Experts have stated the files provide additional historical context but do not challenge the conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination.
The hearing aims to address public interest in transparency and lingering conspiracy theories surrounding one of the most scrutinized events in U.S. history.