Pentagon Launches Probe Into Defense Secretary's Signal Use for Yemen Strikes

The investigation will assess Pete Hegseth's compliance with DoD policies on classification and records retention after operational details were leaked in a Signal chat.

The Pentagon's Inspector General has initiated an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app to discuss military operations in Yemen.
The probe follows a request by bipartisan Senate Armed Services Committee leaders, citing concerns over the use of unclassified platforms for sensitive communications.
Messages from the Signal chat, inadvertently shared with journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, included specific timelines and weapon details for airstrikes on Houthi rebels.
The investigation will evaluate compliance with Department of Defense policies on classification, operational security, and federal record-keeping requirements.
The White House has declared the issue resolved, but scrutiny persists as the probe will be conducted in Washington, D.C., and Tampa, Florida.