Hegseth shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat, reports say

The private messaging group included the US defence secretary's wife, brother and personal lawyer, sources tell US media.

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The messages, sent on 15 March, included flight schedules for American F/A-18 Hornets carrying out strikes on Houthi targets. The group included Hegseth's wife, brother and personal lawyer.

The developments come a week after the existence of another group on the same messaging app was revealed. It discussed sensitive information about military operations.

In a statement to the New York Times - which first reported the second group - the White House said no classified information was shared.

Hegseth's wife, Jennifer, is a former Fox News producer and holds no official position within the Pentagon. Hegseth has previously been criticised for reportedly including his wife in meetings with foreign leaders.

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