Overview

• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under investigation by the Pentagon Inspector General after sharing sensitive military plans via unsecured Signal chats, including with his wife and a journalist.
• Hegseth has fired multiple senior aides, alleging they leaked information, while internal reports describe widespread chaos and distrust within the Pentagon under his leadership.
• President Trump continues to publicly support Hegseth, despite bipartisan calls from Congress for his resignation over security lapses and management failures.
• Reports reveal that Hegseth authorized the conversion of a Pentagon green room into a makeup studio for televised appearances, drawing criticism as his leadership faces scrutiny.
• Hegseth has defended his actions, blaming media and former staff for the controversies, while the White House denies reports of plans to replace him.