Black Files Declassified (2022): S02E05 – Presidential Power Secrets

Introduction Every year, the US government funds clandestine programmes collectively called the black budget. But what is exactly behind these secretive missions operating around the globe? Outline Presidential Emergency Action Documents have the potential to grant the US President unlimited authority, and now, Mike Baker investigates how these black files are among the most secretive…

Andrew Marshall

10/03/2025

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Technology

Introduction

Every year, the US government funds clandestine programmes collectively called the black budget. But what is exactly behind these secretive missions operating around the globe?

Outline

Presidential Emergency Action Documents have the potential to grant the US President unlimited authority, and now, Mike Baker investigates how these black files are among the most secretive documents in US government and what might trigger their use.

Black Files Declassified Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 07 April 2022.
Running Time: 42 minutes.
Rating: TV-PG.
Country: US.
Language: English.