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Trump Backs Pentagon Chief Despite New Signal Chat Scandal

President Donald Trump stood behind his controversial Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth Monday despite a new scandal over his reported use of messaging app Signal to discuss US strikes on Yemen with his wife and others.

International Business Times

Trump news at a glance: Harvard sues White House; president backs Hegseth in Signal scandal

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The Guardian - US

Morning Mail: world mourns Pope Francis, drownings stun NSW, Pentagon ‘meltdown’

Anthony Albanese leads Australian tributes as world’s Catholics praise ‘humble’ pontiff; life saving chief says deaths are ‘absolutely horrific’

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Former DOD Official Details How Department is in 'Disarray' Under Hegseth As New Signal Chat Comes to Light

Former Department of Defense official John Ullyot resigned abruptly last week from his post. Now, he is detailing his "month from hell" working under Hegseth.

Latin Times

Pete Hegseth’s latest blunders have him fighting a war on two fronts - he could wind up the loser

Analysis: Hegseth’s numerous negative headlines either will put his job at risk or elevate him in the eyes of the president

The Independent UK

Hegseth on the outs at Pentagon: report

The White House has denied there are any plans to replace the embattled defense secretary

Salon

Trump says Hegseth is ‘doing a great job’ despite reports of second Signal chat

US president dismisses criticism of defense secretary sharing information on strikes in Yemen to his family

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First Republican Lawmaker Suggests Hegseth Be Removed As Secretary Of Defense: 'I Like Him On Fox'

Rep. Don Bacon became the first Republican elected official to call for the dismissal of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, describing him as an "amateur person."

Latin Times

Karoline Leavitt insists White House ‘did not make a mistake’ in deportation case - despite what their lawyers say

‘We have always maintained this was an individual who needed to be deported from our country,’ Karoline Leavitt says

The Independent UK

Kenya's John Korir follows brother's advice to men's Boston Marathon title, place in history

Six months after claiming the top spot on the podium at the Chicago Marathon, John Korir toed the start line of his third Boston Marathon feeling good about his chances

The Independent UK

White House Reportedly Seeking To Replace Defense Secretary Hegseth After New Fiasco

The White House is reportedly looking to replace Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, NPR reported on Monday. Trump officials disputed the claim

Latin Times

Pentagon Chief Dismisses Reports He Shared Military Info With Wife

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fought back Monday -- with White House support -- against another scandal over his reported use of Signal to discuss airstrikes on Yemen, this time with his wife, brother and lawyer.

International Business Times

White House Insists Hegseth is Doing 'Phenomenal' Following Reports He Shared Military Strike Plans in Signal Chat With His Wife

The White House is standing by Pete Hegseth after reports that he shared sensitive military strike details with his wife others in a private chat.

International Business Times

Pete Hegseth lashes out on X in late-night post after latest security leak rocks Pentagon

Report of the new Signal leak arrives days after three Pentagon officials were fired for allegedly leaking information

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The Independent UK

Trump news live: President backs Hegseth as White House blasts report of search for new defense secretary

Defense secretary under fire after reports of second Signal chat in which sensitive military information was shared with family members

The Independent UK

Can Pete Hegseth keep his job? Insider reveals Pentagon is in ‘total chaos’ amid backstabbing and leaks

The Pentagon faces a ‘full-blown meltdown’ after staff purges and sensitive leaks. Can the secretary survive under Trump?

The Independent UK

The Latest: White House supports Hegseth, prepares for Egg Roll

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says “Pete Hegseth must be fired” after reports that the defense secretary created another Signal messaging chat to share military air strike details

The Guardian - US

‘Full-blown meltdown’ at Pentagon after Hegseth’s second Signal chat revealed

Existence of group chat including Hegseth, his wife and others prompts calls for defense secretary to step down

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Salon

Hegseth's Pentagon signals MAGA distress

Trump's secretary of defense shows the recklessness, lack of judgment his former Fox News co-hosts warned against

International Business Times

'Remove Hegseth': Calls For Defense Chief's Indictment Mount Over Alleged Second Signal Chat Leak

Pete Hegseth is once again under fire following reports Sunday that he shared details of the Yemen airstrikes in another Signal group chat that included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer.

Euronews

Pete Hegseth shared details of Yemen strike in second Signal chat, media report

Citing sources close to the matter, multiple media have reported US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth created a Signal group chat where he shared details of a March military airstrike on Houthi militants in Yemen with individuals including his wife and brother.

Evening Standard

Pete Hegseth shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat, report claims

Signal messaging chat reportedly included Hegseth’s wife and brother

International Business Times

US Defense Chief Shared Sensitive Information In Second Signal Chat: US Media

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information on forthcoming US air strikes on Yemen in a private Signal chat group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, the New York Times and CNN reported on Sunday.

Al Jazeera

US’s Hegseth shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat, reports say

Reports come after defence chief attracted scrutiny last month over discussions of military plans in another group chat.

The Independent UK

Who is Jennifer Rauchet, wife of Pete Hegseth said to have been included on Signal chat about Yemen attack?

Hegseth often refers to Rauchet as his ‘rock’ and recently raised eyebrows when he brought her along to two meetings with foreign military officials

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