Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ’s wife tried to obtain security clearance, according to a report. Jennifer Rauchet, who was involved in her husband’s latest Signal leak scandal, submitted paperwork for a security clearance, but it was unclear if it was granted, a source familiar with the situation told CNN.

Neb., tells Fox News Digital he wouldn't tolerate Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly sharing sensitive information in a Signal group chat if he were in charge.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.

The defense secretary’s inner circle is in disarray, and distrust is growing among civil servants and senior military officials.

A defiant Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth booked himself on the television network where he used to work as a host Tuesday morning in a bid to address the fallout over revelations that he discussed military plans in a second Signal group chat,

Pete Hegseth hosted Fox News shows for years before becoming Donald Trump’s defence secretary. On Tuesday morning, he took to the conservative US cable network to mount a defence against a torrent of criticism about his actions at the helm of the Pentagon and the turmoil that has embroiled the world’s most powerful military agency.