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Report finds Hegseth put troops at risk: Sources
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Report: Signal chat could have endangered troops
A Pentagon review has found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal messaging app violated Defense Department regulations, sources say. CBS News national security coordinating producer James LaPorta has more.
Pentagon report: Signal chat violated rules
An internal Pentagon watchdog review found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's March Signal chat violated regulations and could've endangered troops, sources say. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the details.
"Signalgate" report could come out soon
The Pentagon general inspector's report on Pete Hegseth's Signal texts regarding a strike in Yemen could be released this week, sources said. CBS News national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Pentagon's report on "Signalgate" could be released this week, source says
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Petangon on new Hegseth Signal claims
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Key details on Waltz' confirmation hearing
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