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After leaks, Hegseth limits Pentagon staff's interaction with Congress

Pentagon staffers will now need to get prior approval before sharing any information with Congress, according to a new memo from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his deputy that Axios reviewed.

Why it matters: The new rules could further restrict oversight of the Defense Department amid a year filled with unprecedented leaks and staff turnover.


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