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Pentagon Probes Hegseth for Leaking Sensitive Military Info

6/6/2025

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The Pentagon's inspector general is probing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for allegedly leaking sensitive military details through Signal prior to airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. This investigation raises alarms over unsecured communications and potential message deletions. As Hegseth, backed by Trump, faces congressional scrutiny, the Pentagon grapples with instability following the exit of key aides.

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The Pentagon's inspector general is probing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for allegedly leaking sensitive military details through Signal prior to airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. This investigation raises alarms over unsecured communications and potential message deletions. As Hegseth, backed by Trump, faces congressional scrutiny, the Pentagon grapples with instability following the exit of key aides.