Pete Hegseth
Pentagon watchdog faults Hegseth over Signal use in Yemen strike planning
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A Pentagon inspector general review found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated Defense Department policy by using the Signal messaging app on his personal phone to share sensitive details of planned U.S. airstrikes in Yemen. The report concludes that, had the information been intercepted, it could have endangered U.S. servicemembers and the mission, while noting that Hegseth had the authority to declassify the material. The findings were provided to Congress this week and a redacted version is expected to be released publicly within days.
Saturday Night Live targeted Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and FBI Director Kash Patel with sharp jokes about their alleged drinking habits during its opening sketch. Comedian Colin Jost portrayed Hegseth holding a large glass of Scotch, while Aziz Ansari played Patel. The segment featured biting satire on their public personas.
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the end of a 34-year policy designating US military installations as gun-free zones. In a video statement on April 2, 2026, he declared, “That ends today,” and signed a memorandum allowing service members to request permission to carry personal firearms off duty. The change overrides state firearm regulations and presumes such requests are necessary for personal protection.