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Hegseth announces joint task force to identify and prosecute leakers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that the Pentagon and the Justice Department (DOJ) have created a joint task force to identify and prosecute leakers as part of the department’s effort to clamp down on disclosure of sensitive information. Hegseth said the Defens.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated intelligence & security brief. The source report from The Hill says: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that the Pentagon and the Justice Department (DOJ) have created a joint task force to identify and prosecute leakers as part of the department’s effort to clamp down on disclosure of sensitive information. Hegseth said the Defens.

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  • Published: Jul 13, 2026, 4:21 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Intelligence & Security
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