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Watchdog to investigate Hegseth’s sharing of airstrike info on Signal

The Defense Inspector General's Office will look into whether the defense secretary improperly shared sensitive information on the commercial app.

12 hours ago

Senators request inquiry into military secrets shared on Signal app

Republican and Democratic leaders on the Senate Armed Services Committee are requesting a formal investigation into the Signal chat scandal.

8 days ago

Air Warfare

‘Obviously classified’: Experts say Hegseth chat leaks invited danger

Former U.S. defense officials said the unsecured messaging chain could have jeopardized the operation and put American lives at risk.