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A Defense Department spokesperson denied that Hegseth shared any classified information, and a White House press person downplayed the significance of the second group chat. The first Signal group chat we learned about was created by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.

A Defense Department spokesperson denied that Hegseth shared any classified information, and a White House press person downplayed the significance of the second group chat. The first Signal group chat we learned about was created by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.

This second group chat, again reportedly created by Hegseth, was formed before his confirmation and continued after his confirmation. The New York Times reports it was created at first for routine administration and scheduling. Here's Liptack again.

This second group chat, again reportedly created by Hegseth, was formed before his confirmation and continued after his confirmation. The New York Times reports it was created at first for routine administration and scheduling. Here's Liptack again.

This second group chat, again reportedly created by Hegseth, was formed before his confirmation and continued after his confirmation. The New York Times reports it was created at first for routine administration and scheduling. Here's Liptack again.

The chaos he's referring to has to do with a few recent high up firings in Hegseth's office. Former top Pentagon spokesperson John Elliott wrote in an op-ed piece for Politico that the last month at the Defense Department has been a, quote, full blown meltdown, saying leaks and dysfunction have now become a major distraction for President Trump. Elliott himself resigned last week.

The chaos he's referring to has to do with a few recent high up firings in Hegseth's office. Former top Pentagon spokesperson John Elliott wrote in an op-ed piece for Politico that the last month at the Defense Department has been a, quote, full blown meltdown, saying leaks and dysfunction have now become a major distraction for President Trump. Elliott himself resigned last week.

The chaos he's referring to has to do with a few recent high up firings in Hegseth's office. Former top Pentagon spokesperson John Elliott wrote in an op-ed piece for Politico that the last month at the Defense Department has been a, quote, full blown meltdown, saying leaks and dysfunction have now become a major distraction for President Trump. Elliott himself resigned last week.

And he criticized Hegseth for firing three officials for reportedly leaking sensitive information, a move that left the defense secretary's already dwindling leadership team short-staffed. Those three officials recently said they don't know what exactly they were being investigated for or if there was a real leak investigation to begin with.

And he criticized Hegseth for firing three officials for reportedly leaking sensitive information, a move that left the defense secretary's already dwindling leadership team short-staffed. Those three officials recently said they don't know what exactly they were being investigated for or if there was a real leak investigation to begin with.

And he criticized Hegseth for firing three officials for reportedly leaking sensitive information, a move that left the defense secretary's already dwindling leadership team short-staffed. Those three officials recently said they don't know what exactly they were being investigated for or if there was a real leak investigation to begin with.

Former Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh went on MSNBC, saying the firing of those officials is unusual.

Former Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh went on MSNBC, saying the firing of those officials is unusual.

Former Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh went on MSNBC, saying the firing of those officials is unusual.

Meanwhile, in another case involving the alleged improper disclosure of sensitive government information, The Washington Post reports officials under President Trump and President Biden inadvertently shared sensitive documents, including potentially classified White House floor plans.

Meanwhile, in another case involving the alleged improper disclosure of sensitive government information, The Washington Post reports officials under President Trump and President Biden inadvertently shared sensitive documents, including potentially classified White House floor plans.

Meanwhile, in another case involving the alleged improper disclosure of sensitive government information, The Washington Post reports officials under President Trump and President Biden inadvertently shared sensitive documents, including potentially classified White House floor plans.

The information was sent via a Google Drive link to all employees of the General Services Administration, which provides administrative and tech support for the federal government and employs more than 11,000 people. This revelation spurred a cybersecurity incident report and investigation last week and was found to have continued over at least four years, spanning administrations.

The information was sent via a Google Drive link to all employees of the General Services Administration, which provides administrative and tech support for the federal government and employs more than 11,000 people. This revelation spurred a cybersecurity incident report and investigation last week and was found to have continued over at least four years, spanning administrations.

The information was sent via a Google Drive link to all employees of the General Services Administration, which provides administrative and tech support for the federal government and employs more than 11,000 people. This revelation spurred a cybersecurity incident report and investigation last week and was found to have continued over at least four years, spanning administrations.