Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
The Pentagon's acting inspector general announced in April 2025 that he would review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal messaging app to share plans for a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen, including compliance with classification and records rules.
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