Hegseth faces scrutiny over Yemen strike details shared in Signal chat

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for sharing sensitive details about U.S. military operations in Yemen via a Signal chat group that included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer, among others. The chat, reportedly created before Hegseth’s confirmation, contained information such as air strike schedules and flight plans, raising concerns about the use of an unsecured, unauthorized platform for discussing national security matters. The revelations follow a previous incident in which Hegseth inadvertently shared similar information with a wider group that mistakenly included a journalist. While Pentagon and White House spokespeople insist that no classified information was transmitted and dismiss the issue as a media-driven non-story, Democratic lawmakers have called for Hegseth’s resignation, arguing that his actions risked lives and national security. The controversy has intensified as former Pentagon officials criticize the administration’s handling of the situation and a leak investigation continues. The incident has heightened debate over security protocols and accountability at the highest levels of U.S. defense leadership.