Pentagon Leaks Investigation

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1. 5 Sep

   Washington — Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe after highly sensitive classified details about the nation's stockpiles of sophisticated weapons were reported in the media, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News.

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Coverage 9 articles

• 6 Sep What the Pentagon’s Sweeping Polygraph Hunt Has RevealedPentagon investigators administered polygraph tests to around 50 members of the Joint Staff in August as part of an investigation into unauthorized disclosures about the nation's dwindling weapons stockpiles, which include long-range precision-guided missiles and air-defense interceptors. The investigation was sparked by reports from multiple outlets that US supplies of certain critical munitions had fallen…Time
• 6 Sep Top US military officials face lie detectors in leak huntThe Pentagon is conducting polygraph tests on around 50 members of its Joint Staff, including senior military officers and civilian employees, as part of an investigation into leaks about US munitions stockpiles. The testing aims to identify who revealed classified information about depleted ammunition supplies following months of fighting in Iran. The wide-scale use of lie detectors is rare for a leak…Dawn
• 5 Sep Pentagon issues polygraph tests in hunt for leakers of munition shortages: ReportThe Pentagon has subjected some high-ranking military officials and civilian employees to polygraph tests as part of an effort to identify leaks about U.S. munitions stockpiles being depleted by the war with Iran. According to reports, no one failed the questions related to the leaks in August when the examinations were conducted. The investigation follows a joint task force established by Defense Secretary Pete…Washington Examiner
• 5 Sep Top US military officials face lie-detectors in hunt over classified stockpiles leak: ReportsTop US military officials are being polygraph-tested in an effort to identify who leaked classified information about US munitions stockpiles. According to reports, around 50 members of the Joint Staff at the Pentagon are undergoing lie-detector tests as part of an investigation into the leak. The testing is a rare move, with some analysts noting that it's unusual for polygraphs to be used in a wide-scale…The Straits Times
• 5 Sep ‘Treasonous’: Pentagon forces staff to take polygraphs in hunt for leaks to journalistsUS government investigators have subjected around 50 members of the US military's Joint Staff to polygraph tests in an effort to identify leaks to journalists. The tests were conducted in August and focused on whether staff had disclosed classified information about the Iran war, including a shortage of crucial munitions. Between 1500 and 2000 officers and officials work for the Joint Staff. Pentagon spokesperson…Sydney Morning Herald
• 5 Sep Pentagon polygraphed several dozen top military officials in hunt for leakers: reportsHigh-ranking military officials, approximately 50 from the War Department, were polygraphed last month to identify a leaker of classified information about the country's munitions stockpile. No one failed the lie-detector tests intended to pinpoint the individual responsible for releasing sensitive details. President Trump was reportedly "furious" about the leaks and has dismissed concerns that the US military is…New York Post
• 5 Sep Pentagon subjects 50 members of the joint staff to polygraph tests in expanded leak huntUS government investigators have administered polygraph tests to around 50 members of the US military's Joint Staff as part of an expanded leak investigation, specifically focusing on disclosures related to Iran war and depleted munition stocks. The test subjects include both military officers and civilian employees on the Joint Staff. No specific numbers are mentioned regarding the results or potential findings…The Straits Times
• 5 Sep Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks on munitions, sources saySome of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military, including Central Command officials and combatant commanders, were subjected to polygraph tests over leaked classified details about the nation's munitions stockpiles. According to sources, several dozen people were given the tests earlier this summer, but no one failed. The tests were part of a leak probe sparked by President Trump's fury over the…CBS News
• 4 Sep The Department of DefensivenessA commentary piece from The Dispatch critiques the Department of Defense's leadership for claiming to be the most transparent department in history, calling it a "bald-faced misrepresentation" and expressing admiration for their "chutzpah". No specific numbers or data are mentioned. The article takes a critical tone, questioning the integrity of government officials' statements. It is written from an opinion…The Dispatch

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