Rep. Jason Crow says Congress hasn't been briefed on Hegseth leak investigation, calls it part of an "effort to create fear"
Updated on: September 6, 2026 / 3:37 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Rep. Jason Crow claims Congress has not been briefed on a leak investigation led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Crow describes the probe as part of an effort to create fear and clamp down on information from the Pentagon.
- Lawmakers have learned about the investigation through public reports, not official briefings.
- The investigation was reportedly prompted by media reports about the depletion of U.S. munitions.
- The probe reportedly involved polygraph tests for some high-ranking U.S. military personnel, which no one failed.
- Crow alleges that Hegseth has purged over 80 generals and admirals since taking his role.
- The number of women up for promotions in the military has reached a 25-year low under Hegseth's leadership, according to Crow.