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Pentagon, DOJ, and DHS Ramp Up Leak Investigations with Polygraph Tests

The Trump administration intensifies efforts to address unauthorized disclosures of classified information, sparking debates over national security and transparency.

ARLINGTON, UNITED STATES - 2025/01/27: The Pentagon is seen from above. The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, is the U.S. Department of Defense headquarters and one of the world's largest office buildings. Built during World War II, it symbolizes U.S. military power. Despite its vast size, its layout allows travel between points in under 10 minutes, and it houses a memorial for 9/11 victims.
The Pentagon is seen in this aerial view through an airplane window in Washington on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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Overview

  • The Pentagon has launched an investigation into recent leaks of classified information, potentially involving polygraph tests for Defense Department personnel.
  • The Justice Department is separately investigating the leak of classified details about Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, which is targeted for removal by the administration.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that DHS has identified two leakers, with plans to prosecute them for jeopardizing law enforcement operations.
  • President Trump denied reports that adviser Elon Musk would be briefed on U.S. military strategies for a hypothetical conflict with China.
  • Polygraph tests, though widely used in national security contexts, face criticism for their unreliability and inadmissibility in legal and military proceedings.