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U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, listen to a question from a reporter during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on March 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Pentagon IG launches investigation into Hegseth’s involvement in ‘SignalGate’

The Pentagon's top watchdog will investigate whether or not Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared classified information over an unclassified messaging app.

Apr 3, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 15, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Wright)

Pentagon IG moves to assess high-stakes Replicator initiative

The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General issued a memo to multiple military and civilian components solidifying its official plans for the new review.

Jul 29, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Pentagon, Department of Defense, DOD, federal IT, cybersecurity, Washington, D.C. — The Air Force Memorial and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. (REUTERS / Joshua Roberts)

Defense R&D contractors inadequate in protecting sensitive data, IG says

The DOD IG says contracting officers should do a better job compelling contractors to meeting cybersecurity requirements.

Feb 24, 2022 By Billy Mitchell