Overview

• John Bolton, former National Security Advisor, has publicly urged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign, citing security concerns related to his use of the Signal messaging app.
• Hegseth reportedly shared sensitive military information, including Yemen strike details, in Signal group chats that inadvertently included unauthorized individuals, such as a journalist from The Atlantic.
• President Trump continues to defend Hegseth, describing him as talented, intelligent, and capable of excelling in his role as Defense Secretary.
• The House of Representatives, led by its Republican majority, blocked a vote to launch an inquiry into Hegseth’s controversial use of Signal for Pentagon communications.
• Hegseth remains under formal investigation by the Pentagon’s Inspector General, as critics question his adherence to operational security protocols and his management of the Defense Department.