Overview

• Hegseth reportedly used at least a dozen Signal chats to conduct Pentagon operations, bypassing secure communication networks.
• The Defense Department Inspector General’s probe into Hegseth’s Signal use has been broadened to assess compliance with classification and communication policies.
• Military plans for Yemen strikes were shared in Signal chats, including one mistakenly sent to journalist Jeffrey Goldberg.
• Hegseth’s use of Signal included directing aides to inform foreign governments of military operations and discussing sensitive but unclassified topics like travel and scheduling.
• President Trump has defended Hegseth despite bipartisan calls for accountability over the potential security risks posed by his actions.