Internet Scans Reveal Union is Actually a Federation of Planets

U.S. — Internet searches conducted across every possible search engine, including "TrustMeItsLegitSearches.com," have decisively concluded that what we call The Union is actually a region governed by a cooperative federation of planets.

This eye-opening revelation comes as California, fed up with the federal government's attempts to manage their unique 'homeless-dumpster-fire-paedi-haven,' has begun seeking legal clarity on whether they, or anyone else for that matter, are even still part of the union.

Questions are swirling: Was Texas ever part of The Union? Was Virginia's transfer of West Virginia legal, or was it just because they thought the state was too 'proud'? And if so, can Kentucky un-affiliate from West Virginia and then reclaim The Land of Ohio for the essential Bluegrass lands of Mitch McConnell?

Despite the mounting confusion, many believe there's little incentive to stick with the principles of a cooperative federation of planets.

Stay tuned for more on this intergalactic saga, including how The United Federation of Planets might want to invest in more starships to navigate the impending economic implosion after their last financial misadventure in space.