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Pentagon Probes Hegseth for Sharing Classified Airstrike Details

4/21/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny after revealing sensitive details about March 15 airstrikes in Yemen in a private Signal chat with family and his lawyer. This conversation, held before his confirmation, included flight schedules for F/A-18 Hornets. The Pentagon is now investigating his use of Signal for sharing classified information amidst a backdrop of leaks and staff turnover.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny after revealing sensitive details about March 15 airstrikes in Yemen in a private Signal chat with family and his lawyer. This conversation, held before his confirmation, included flight schedules for F/A-18 Hornets. The Pentagon is now investigating his use of Signal for sharing classified information amidst a backdrop of leaks and staff turnover.