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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NBC NewsLean Left· 544d ago

Pentagon inspector general to investigate Pete Hegseth's role in Signal chat leak

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Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 544d ago

Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

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Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 544d ago

Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 544d ago

Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 544d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Pentagon’s watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

CNNLean Left· 544d ago

Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages

NPRLean Left· 544d ago

A Pentagon inspector general announces investigation into Hegseth's use of Signal

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The ColumbianCenter· 543d ago

Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 544d ago

Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

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Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

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Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 544d ago

Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

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Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

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Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

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Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

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Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

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Fox5 AtlantaCenter· 543d ago

Pentagon to investigate Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal app to plan Houthi strike

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Pentagon to investigate Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal app to plan Houthi strike

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Pentagon to investigate Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal app to plan Houthi strike

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Pentagon to investigate Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal app to plan Houthi strike

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Pentagon inspector general investigating Hegseth’s use of Signal messaging app

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Pentagon watchdog to probe defense chief over Signal chat row

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KREM SpokaneCenter· 543d ago

Pentagon investigates Hegseth's use of Signal app use for military communications

KING 5 SeattleCenter· 544d ago

Pentagon investigates Hegseth's use of Signal app use for military communications

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Pentagon investigates Hegseth's use of Signal app use for military communications

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New York PostLean Right· 544d ago

Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Signalgate leak

The Daily CallerRight· 544d ago

DOD Inspector General Launches Probe Into Hegseth Over Use Of Signal

Washington ExaminerRight· 544d ago

DOD inspector general announces investigation into Hegseth's Signal group chat use

Fox NewsRight· 544d ago

Pentagon watchdog opens probe into Hegseth’s use of Signal to discuss Houthi attack plans

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The GuardianLean Left· 544d ago

Pentagon watchdog to investigate Pete Hegseth over Signal war-planning chat leak

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