Republican and Democratic leaders on the Senate Armed Services Committee are requesting a formal investigation into the Signal chat scandal. Former U.S. defense officials said the unsecured messaging chain could have jeopardized the operation and put American lives at risk. Hegseth reportedly assured chat participants that “we are currently clean on OPSEC” despite the accidental inclusion of a journalist. Michael Missal served as the VA's top watchdog for eight years, during which he identified $45 billion in potential savings and questionable expenditures. The 32 leaders will steer the department while its top officials await Senate confirmation. The ex-Army Ranger, who lied about contacting the Russian Embassy, was also indicted for cyberstalking an ex-girlfriend. Maj. Michael Stockin faces nearly 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to abusive sexual contact of patients he treated at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The doctor was accused of assualting multiple patients during routine exams in 2019 and 2020. Army Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla remains in command as officials investigate the allegations. Defense and industry officials said the White House's AI policy memo should be accompanied by greater investment in enabling infrastructure. Load More