The Department of Defense inspector general is investigating Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's use of Signal for sharing sensitive military operation details regarding Yemen, following a bipartisan Senate request. Allegations suggest classified intelligence about upcoming airstrikes was discussed in a Signal group chat that included journalists, leading to potential violations of DOD policies. The probe aims to evaluate compliance with classification and record retention procedures, highlighting concerns over sharing sensitive information through unclassified channels and with unauthorized individuals.
The bipartisan Senate armed services committee has requested an investigation into Secretary Hegseth's alleged sharing of classified military intel via the messaging app Signal.
The integrity of classified information is at stake, with potential violations of DOD policies relating to the use of commercial apps for sensitive discussions.
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