Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to U.S. personnel

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement in mid-October that Adm. Alvin Holsey was retiring has raised eyebrows in Washington, as Pentagon officials revealed that Hegseth requested Holsey's resignation amid a tumultuous relationship since the Trump administration began.

A recent Pentagon report revealed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth jeopardized a U.S. bombing mission in Yemen by sharing sensitive attack plans via the Signal messaging app. This breach of protocol raises serious concerns about the handling of classified military information and the potential risks posed to American troops.

GOP lawmaker Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas has called for the release of video footage related to a second military strike on an alleged drug boat, which followed an initial attack that reportedly left survivors. This comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny over the legality and ethics of these military operations in the Caribbean.

China's government has reportedly gained access to networks controlling the U.S. electric grid, raising alarms among grid experts who warned Congress that this could enable China to disrupt electricity supply during crises or conflicts.

President Trump expressed no objections to releasing video footage of a second military strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat, which has raised questions about the legality and ethics of such operations, especially after survivors of a prior attack were reportedly targeted.

The family of a Colombian man has filed a formal human rights challenge against U.S. military strikes, claiming that his death during an operation targeting alleged drug traffickers constitutes an extrajudicial killing. This petition has been submitted to a prominent human rights watchdog in the Americas, marking a significant legal move in response to U.S. military actions in the region.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under increasing scrutiny after a Pentagon report revealed that he jeopardized the safety of American troops by sharing sensitive military information in a Signal group chat. This breach of protocol has raised serious concerns about operational security and the potential for foreign adversaries to intercept critical data.

A Pentagon report has concluded that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated departmental policies by sharing sensitive information regarding a planned airstrike in Yemen via a Signal messaging chat. This chat included details that could endanger troops and was made public after a journalist was added to the group.