Pentagon Widens Probe of Hegseth's Signal Use

The Pentagon inspector general has expanded its investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to share sensitive military information. The probe, originally focused on a Signal group that included senior officials and inadvertently a journalist, now also covers a second chat with Hegseth's wife, brother, and personal lawyer. Investigators are examining whether highly classified information, such as airstrike timing in Yemen, was manually transcribed and shared in these chats. Hegseth reportedly accessed Signal from his Pentagon office using a personal computer connected to an unsecured 'dirty internet' line, raising surveillance and hacking concerns. Hegseth maintains that no classified information was shared, but the investigation has intensified scrutiny of his leadership, with critics citing broader security lapses at the Pentagon. The controversy has led to personnel changes and increased focus on information security practices.