Hegseth’s Signal Leak Prompts Senate-Backed Probe

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information from a classified 'SECRET/NOFORN' email regarding imminent U.S. airstrikes in Yemen in at least two unclassified Signal group chats, one of which inadvertently included a journalist. The classified material was originally sent by Gen. Michael 'Erik' Kurilla to over a dozen defense officials. The Pentagon's inspector general confirmed the original classification, and sources say the leak could have caused serious harm to national security. The investigation was initiated after requests from both Republican and Democratic members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, increasing scrutiny of Hegseth's actions. Despite bipartisan calls for accountability and high-profile resignations, the Pentagon maintains that operational security has not been compromised. The inquiry remains ongoing, focusing on Hegseth's use of commercial messaging platforms and adherence to security protocols.