US defence secretary faces escalating scrutiny as report finds he put troops at risk

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.

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.

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.

A report from the Defense Department Inspector General has concluded that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared classified information in a Signal group chat, raising concerns about the handling of sensitive military data. This breach reportedly included details that could endanger troops, particularly regarding a planned airstrike in Yemen.

Republican lawmakers are increasing scrutiny of the Trump administration following a controversial military strike on alleged drug-trafficking boats from Venezuela. The scrutiny intensified after a second strike in September reportedly targeted survivors of an initial attack, raising ethical concerns about the military's engagement rules. Lawmakers are set to meet with a top admiral to discuss these operations.

A Pentagon inspector general report has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth endangered U.S. servicemembers by sharing sensitive military information via the Signal messaging app. This breach of protocol could have allowed adversaries to intercept critical intel, potentially compromising military operations and the safety of troops.

The Defense Department Inspector General's report has determined that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated military regulations by sharing classified information regarding a military operation in Yemen on a Signal group chat. This breach raises significant concerns about the handling of sensitive military data and the potential risks posed to U.S. troops.