Overview

• Dan Caldwell, a top advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been placed on administrative leave as part of an ongoing Pentagon leak investigation.
• The Defense Department is investigating recent unauthorized disclosures of national security information, with plans to use polygraphs to identify the source of the leaks.
• Officials confirmed that Caldwell's leave is tied to allegations of unauthorized disclosure, though the investigation remains ongoing and further details are limited.
• Caldwell, known for advocating a reduced U.S. military presence abroad, previously worked with Defense Priorities and Concerned Veterans for America.
• The investigation reflects heightened scrutiny over information security at the Pentagon, with potential criminal prosecution for those found responsible for the leaks.