The Delegate from Venus

A sudden arrival of a mysterious spacecraft from Venus triggers a scramble among journalists, diplomats and scientists as governments debate whether to accept an extraterrestrial delegate. A Washington reporter pursuing the story crosses ethical lines to obtain inside information from a senator's secretary, and their personal entanglement complicates professional obligations. Secrecy, Cold War suspicion and media sensationalism collide while officials convene emergency meetings and nations push for a coordinated response, forcing characters to weigh national security, diplomatic protocol and the public's right to know amid the absurdity and panic of possible first contact.