Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of polygraph tests to identify leaks was halted by the White House after a senior adviser raised concerns about being targeted, indicating internal disagreements over the approach to handling leaks.
The FBI is experiencing significant upheaval under Director Kash Patel, who is removing senior officials, increasing the use of polygraph tests to prevent leaks, and reshaping the agency with a focus on political loyalty, raising concerns about expertise and independence.
The search for 14-year-old Scottie Morris, who went missing from his home in Eaton, Indiana on Thursday, has entered its fifth day. Despite conducting polygraph tests, using infrared cameras, and organizing search parties, Morris has not been found. The community has come together to support the search efforts, and the Delaware Community Schools have provided buses to transport searchers. The searches are being conducted in specific areas, and the Delaware County Emergency Management Agency has helped set up "professional grid searches." A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for Morris, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Eaton Police Department or 911.