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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at the media and \u201cdisgruntled former employees\u201d on Monday as the media doubled down on the Signal controversy.<\/p>\n
Hegseth stood firm in statements to reporters at the White House for the traditional Easter Egg Roll. He refuted recent reports of a second Signal app discussion in which he disclosed intelligence about Yemen attacks. He assured reporters that he and President Donald Trump are in complete agreement.\u201cWhat a big surprise that a few leakers get fired and suddenly a bunch of hit pieces come out from the same media that peddled the Russia hoax,\u201d Hegseth said, responding to new reporting from The New York Times.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is what the media does. They take anonymous sources from disgruntled former employees, and then they try to slash and burn people and ruin their reputations,\u201d Hegseth continued. \u201cNot going to work with me, because we\u2019re changing the Defense Department, putting the Pentagon back in the hands of war-fighters. And anonymous smears from disgruntled former employees on old news doesn\u2019t matter. So I\u2019m happy to be here at the Easter Egg Roll with my dad and my kids.\u201d<\/p>\n
Asked if he had spoken to the president, Hegseth said he had.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd we are going to continue fighting. On the same page all the way,\u201d Hegseth said.<\/p>\n
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied a report from NPR that Trump is looking to replace Hegseth as Secretary of Defense.<\/p>\n
The White House has been embroiled in a dispute about information security when The Atlantic\u2019s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, seemed to be inadvertently added to a group chat with multiple key Trump officials planning a strike on the Houthis on Signal.<\/p>\n
In April, a similar scandal occurred when Hegseth, according to the New York Times, allegedly discussed specifics of a March military operation against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen in another Signal messaging conversation with his wife and brother.<\/p>\n
On Monday, NPR reported that despite these concerns, \u201cThe White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.\u201d<\/p>\n
The NPR story was revised to reflect that Leavitt had called it \u201cfake news.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis @NPR story is total FAKE NEWS based on one anonymous source who clearly has no idea what they are talking about,\u201d the White House spokeswoman wrote. \u201cAs the President said this morning, he stands strongly behind @SecDef.\u201d<\/p>\n
The White House\u2019s official \u201cRapid Response\u201d account on X shared a post slamming the report as well, claiming, \u201cLies from NPR \u2014 which, as we all know, is a Fake News propaganda machine.\u201d<\/p>\n
This is the second time recently that Trump has clarified that he\u2019s standing by Hegseth, as some Democrats have called for him to resign because of a leaked Signal chat that contained\u00a0information about a military strike in Yemen.<\/p>\n
Last month, the president discussed the controversy following Hegseth\u2019s accidental transmission of details about the strike to members of the administration in a Signal chat, which also included Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. Goldberg published the full messages.<\/p>\n
After several Democrats in Congress called for Hegseth to step down because of the scandal, reporters asked Trump if he thought Hegseth might want to resign.<\/p>\n
\u201cHegseth is doing a great job, he had nothing to do with this. Hegseth. How do you bring Hegseth into this?\u201d Trump replied.<\/p>\n
Trump also acknowledged that his White House national security advisor, Mike Waltz, took responsibility for mistakenly adding Goldberg to the Signal chat.<\/p>\n
\u201cMike Waltz \u2026 he claimed responsibility, I would imagine. It had nothing to do with anyone else. It was Mike, I guess, I don\u2019t know, I was told it was Mike,\u201d Trump said when asked about the investigation.<\/p>\n
Trump again played down the controversy over whether or not Hegseth shared secret information that could have put the operation at risk by focusing on the mission\u2019s success.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was no harm done because the attack was unbelievably successful that night,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>\n
Emily Gold, a talented dancer who gained attention on America\u2019s Got Talent, has tragically passed away at the age of 17. Known for her captivating performances, Emily quickly became a fan favorite during her time on the popular talent show. Her passion for dance and her dedication to her craft inspired many viewers.<\/p>\n
The news of Emily\u2019s death has shocked her fans and the entertainment world. She was admired not only for her skills but also for her bright and positive personality, which shone through in her performances. Emily\u2019s family and friends are devastated by the loss of such a promising young talent.Emily\u2019s presence on America\u2019s Got Talent was a highlight of the season she competed in, where she showcased her unique style and grace. Her dream of making a career out of dance was quickly realized as she gained recognition for her performances, which made her passing even more heartbreaking.v<\/p>\n
In a heartbreaking development that has touched the hearts of millions around the world, Dr. Max Pemberton, one of Britain\u2019s most respected physicians, made an emotional announcement regarding Catherine, Princess of Wales. Following her recent hysterectomy\u2014a major surgical procedure that was publicly acknowledged earlier this year\u2014Kate Middleton\u2019s latest medical test results have now been released.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very sorry to announce this,\u201d Dr. Pemberton began solemnly during a press briefing held outside St. Mary\u2019s Hospital in London. \u201cAfter weeks of post-operative monitoring and a series of advanced tests, the results have shown complications that none of us had hoped for.\u201dWhile he did not go into full clinical detail, out of respect for the Princess\u2019s privacy, he confirmed that some abnormal cellular activity had been detected during her recovery process. \u201cThe findings are being treated with the utmost urgency and care,\u201d he added. \u201cThe Princess is under the close supervision of a multidisciplinary team and remains in good spirits, supported by her family.\u201d<\/p>\n
The announcement came as a shock to the public, many of whom believed the hysterectomy had been performed successfully to treat a benign but painful condition. Reports earlier this year suggested that the surgery had gone well, and the Palace had expressed cautious optimism about her recovery.Following the news, sources close to\u00a0\u00a0Buckingham Palace<\/span>\u00a0described a scene of deep emotion and unity. Prince William was seen arriving at the hospital early in the morning, accompanied by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Later in the day, Princess Anne and Prince Harry were also spotted entering a private entrance, visibly moved. \u201cThey held each other in tears,\u201d one insider shared. \u201cNo matter their differences in recent years, the royal family is coming together for Kate.\u201d<\/p>\n Family vacation packages<\/p>\n The Duchess of Cambridge, known for her strength, resilience, and warmth, has been a pillar of modern royalty. Her health crisis has drawn widespread sympathy not only in the UK but around the world. Social media has been flooded with messages of love, hope, and support under the trending hashtag #PrayForKate.<\/p>\n A Palace spokesperson released a brief but heartfelt statement following Dr. Pemberton\u2019s announcement: \u201cHer Royal Highness remains hopeful and grateful for the overwhelming support from the public. She is focused on healing and cherishes the love of her family and people.\u201d<\/p>\n Medical experts stress that it is too soon to jump to conclusions and that many post-surgical complications can be managed successfully with timely intervention. Still, the emotional weight of the announcement has stirred nationwide concern.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at the media and \u201cdisgruntled former employees\u201d on Monday as the media doubled down on the Signal controversy. Hegseth stood firm in statements to reporters at…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12368,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12369","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hot-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t