Overview

• Pete Hegseth shared precise flight schedules and attack plans for Yemen strikes in a Signal group that included his wife, brother, and other personal associates.
• The Pentagon had previously warned Hegseth against discussing sensitive military operations on unsecured messaging platforms like Signal.
• An internal Pentagon investigation is ongoing, with officials denying any classified information was leaked, though three senior staff members have been suspended over related leaks.
• Senator Jack Reed has called for the Pentagon Inspector General to include the latest revelations in its inquiry, citing concerns over Hegseth's disregard for security protocols.
• The controversy adds to scrutiny of the Trump administration's handling of Pentagon oversight and raises questions about the use of private communication channels for sensitive information.