Hegseth team blindsided over use of secret messaging apps: 'Going to take that as a yes'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was surprised by a question during a congressional hearing on Wednesday over whether Pentagon officials were using a secret messaging app.
Hegseth appeared to be caught off guard during the House Armed Services Committee hearing when Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA) asked Pentagon officials, including Jules W. Hurst III, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, if they had Signal on their phones.
"I'm sorry, why is this relevant?" Hurst asked. ...
Apr 29, 2026