Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdogCheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Marine Corps relieves Air Station Beaufort commander of dutiesThe decision came after the service lost confidence in the commander's ability to lead, according to the Marine Corps.By Riley Ceder3 weeks ago
Watchdog to investigate Hegseth’s sharing of airstrike info on SignalThe Defense Inspector General's Office will look into whether the defense secretary improperly shared sensitive information on the commercial app.By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Senators request inquiry into military secrets shared on Signal appRepublican and Democratic leaders on the Senate Armed Services Committee are requesting a formal investigation into the Signal chat scandal.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
‘Obviously classified’: Experts say Hegseth chat leaks invited danger Former U.S. defense officials said the unsecured messaging chain could have jeopardized the operation and put American lives at risk.By Noah Robertson, Stephen Losey and Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Top Trump officials accidentally shared war plans with mediaHegseth reportedly assured chat participants that “we are currently clean on OPSEC” despite the accidental inclusion of a journalist.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago