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The Latest: Hegseth had an unsecured internet line in his office for Signal, AP sources say • Apr. 24, 2025, 7:58 PM ET (AP)
Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say • Apr. 24, 2025, 5:11 PM ET (AP)
Hegseth pulled airstrike info from secure military channel for Signal posts • Apr. 22, 2025, 11:09 PM ET (AP)
The Latest: White House supports Hegseth, hosts the Egg Roll • Apr. 21, 2025, 5:34 PM ET (AP)
White House voices support for Hegseth as a new Signal chat revelation stirs fresh Pentagon turmoil • Apr. 21, 2025, 5:05 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Peter Brian Hegseth
Born June 6, 1980 (age 44) • Minneapolis • Minnesota

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