Hegseth Grilled on Panama, Greenland Plans, Signal Use | JQJO

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. He acknowledged the Pentagon develops contingency plans for various scenarios, including potential action in Greenland and Panama, but refused to confirm plans for forceful intervention. Lawmakers also grilled Hegseth about his use of Signal to discuss military operations, questioning whether he shared classified information. Hegseth avoided direct answers, stating he serves at the president's pleasure, while a Pentagon watchdog report on his Signal use is pending. Greenland's representative reiterated the island nation is not for sale.