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defense-and-security1 month ago

Pentagon watchdog warns Hegseth's Signal use endangered troops

The Pentagon's watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app to share sensitive military information about Yemen strikes posed security risks, violating Pentagon policy by using personal devices for official business, though he claimed the information was unclassified. The investigation was prompted by concerns over potential endangerment of US personnel and revealed that Hegseth shared detailed operational information in unsecured chats, raising questions about security protocols and accountability.

politics1 month ago

Pentagon IG completes 'Signalgate' report on Hegseth's Signal use, sends findings to Congress

An investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app has concluded, with classified findings sent to lawmakers. The probe focused on a Signal chat involving Hegseth and other security officials discussing a 2025 Yemen military strike, which Hegseth and his team claimed was unclassified. The findings are expected to be released soon, amid ongoing debates over the classification and handling of sensitive military information.