Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The New York Times reports that Jennifer Hegseth, who holds no official Pentagon position, has helped prepare appearances, interviewed job candidates, attended sensitive meetings, and joined the Signal chat where details about strikes in Yemen were shared. The Pentagon will not disclose whether she has a security clearance and says it plans to involve her even more, while former officials call the arrangement extraordinary and dangerous. Pete Hegseth also eliminated a program created to expand women’s participation in national security, leaving his own wife with influence that vetted professionals must earn through applications, background checks, and Senate oversight. Ring of Fire's Josh G. explains.

New York Times - 'It's Bonkers': Jennifer Hegseth's hands-on role - nytimes.com/2026/08/19/style/jennifer-hegseth.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6lA.pP8a.ob8onWUXKo6q

Raw Story - Pentagon insiders rattled by 'bonkers' reliance on his wife - rawstory.com/pete-hegseth-wife-2677730671

Yahoo/Daily Beast - Why Jennifer Hegseth travels with him - yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/report-says-pete-hegseth-wife-220609564.html

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