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Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over Caribbean boat strikes

Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over Caribbean boat strikes

Summary

Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, is facing criticism from Congress over his actions related to military operations. This comes after he was involved in a controversy called "Signalgate" concerning discussions about military strikes in Yemen using the Signal app.

Key Facts

  • Pete Hegseth is the Secretary of Defense in the United States.
  • He faced a tough Senate confirmation process earlier this year.
  • Some lawmakers questioned his qualifications and temperament for the job.
  • He is involved in a controversy called "Signalgate."
  • The controversy involves using the Signal app to talk about military actions in Yemen.
  • Congress is now scrutinizing his decisions regarding these military operations.

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