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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under renewed scrutiny after reportedly sharing sensitive military details about a March airstrike on Yemen’s Houthi forces in a private Signal chat that included family members and his personal attorney.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly disclosed classified information regarding a U.S. airstrike targeting Iran-aligned Houthi militants in Yemen to a private group chat on the Signal messaging app, according to a source familiar with the situation. The chat reportedly included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer—raising further concerns about his handling of sensitive national security material.
This latest revelation follows an earlier incident in which The Atlantic reported that Hegseth mistakenly included the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, in a separate Signal chat containing classified discussions involving senior Trump administration security officials. The repeated misuse of unsecured platforms has fueled mounting concern, particularly amid an ongoing leak investigation that led to the dismissal of several Pentagon officials last week.
According to the source—who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the matter—the second chat group, created during Hegseth’s confirmation process, was initially intended for administrative coordination. However, the chat reportedly included information about the schedule of airstrikes on Houthi targets.
Images released by the Pentagon show Hegseth’s wife, Jennifer, a former Fox News producer, present during classified meetings, including one with the U.K. Defense Secretary in March. His brother, a Department of Homeland Security liaison, was also part of the group.
The Trump administration has taken a hardline stance on internal leaks, a position strongly backed by Hegseth during his tenure. Despite the growing controversy, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell dismissed the allegations, accusing the media of bias and political motives.
“The Trump-hating media continues to be obsessed with destroying anyone committed to President Trump’s agenda,” Parnell stated on X. “We've already achieved so much for the American warfighter and will never back down.”
As scrutiny deepens, the alleged leaks threaten to spark a broader debate over the handling of classified information at the highest levels of the U.S. defense establishment.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
The European Commission is set to propose allowing carbon credits from other countries to count towards the EU’s 2040 climate target, according to a leaked internal document.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
At least seven people remain missing following a massive explosion at a fireworks warehouse in the town of Esparto, Northern California, according to a report by NBC News citing local officials.
A delegation from Azerbaijan, led by MP Qaya Məmmədov, took part in the annual session of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), held from 28 June to 3 July in Porto, Portugal.
Chinese scientists have unveiled PlantGPT, the first large language model-based artificial intelligence designed specifically for plant functional genomics.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday warned that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has reached a critical level and called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire. He emphasised that vital infrastructure is on the verge of collapse due to a severe fuel shortage.
The US House of Representatives approved a significant tax-cut and spending bill on Thursday, passing it by a narrow margin of 218 to 214. The legislation has now been sent to President Donald Trump for his signature.
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