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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Targets Unauthorized Disclosures
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a joint Pentagon and Justice Department task force to identify and prosecute officials who disclose sensitive national defense information to the news media. The move comes amid concerns about unauthorized disclosures and the potential risks they pose to national security. Hegseth’s own record on handling sensitive information has been called into question due to his use of Signal, which was found to have violated department policy. The task force’s efforts will be closely watched, particularly in light of proposals to expand the Pentagon’s technology and information-sharing relationships with Israel. This development was first reported by Military.com.