‘Ding, ding, ding, duh!’: Hosts react as Pentagon watchdog links Hegseth to classified Yemen leak

Security Breach & Information Handling - Pentagon's watchdog received evidence of Pete Heget's Signal messages previewing a US bombing campaign in Yemen, derived from a classified email labeled secret/no foreign [1] - The information shared on Signal directly contradicts claims that Hexadet did not divulge classified information on the app [1] - The classification "secret/no foreign" means secret information not intended for foreign eyes [1] - Sharing classified documents could do serious damage to US national security [6] - Using a system where foreign eyes can access classified information compromises security [8] Pentagon & Internal Response - Individuals within the Pentagon attempted to handle classified information correctly initially [4] - A general overseeing US military operations in the Middle East used a classified email on a classified system for strike plans [4] - Some Pentagon personnel understand the importance of classification levels like "secret" and restrictions like "no foreigners" [5] Media & Public Awareness - The Washington Post reported on Pete Heget's messages on Signal [1] - Journalists and individuals within the Pentagon are acknowledged for doing their job [8]