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Defense Secretary Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Over Signal App Use

12/3/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny after an Inspector General report on his use of the Signal app to share sensitive Yemen strike details.
The eight-month investigation by Senators Roger Wicker and Jack Reed led to a report expected to be released soon.
Hegseth says no classified information was shared, a claim echoed by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe.
The White House said the strikes complied with international law.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny after an Inspector General report on his use of the Signal app to share sensitive Yemen strike details.
The eight-month investigation by Senators Roger Wicker and Jack Reed led to a report expected to be released soon.
Hegseth says no classified information was shared, a claim echoed by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe.
The White House said the strikes complied with international law.