U.S. government investigators have subjected roughly 50 members of the Joint Staff to polygraph tests as part of an expanded probe into leaks to journalists. The questioning focused on whether military officers and civilian employees disclosed classified information to the press, including details about diminished U.S. munitions stocks and Iran-war-related shortages.
WHO:U.S. government investigators; Pentagon Joint Staff military officers and civilian employees
WHAT:Investigators conducted polygraph tests of about 50 Joint Staff members over alleged classified leaks to the media.
WHEN:Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The polygraph tests were triggered by leaks of classified information to journalists, including reporting about diminished U.S. munitions stocks and shortages tied to the Iran war.
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