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Pentagon Forces 50 Joint Staffers to Take Polygraphs

9/5/2026

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  • The U.S. Department forced 50 Joint Staff members to take polygraph exams.
  • Retired Rear Adm. Donald J. Guter said the polygraph use was unprecedented.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth purged top officials, raising Pentagon distrust.
  • U.S. intelligence reports Iran is preparing a conflict to hurt President Donald Trump before midterms.
  • War has driven gasoline costs up $71.5 billion and diesel to $5.88 per gallon.