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UPDATED Oct 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Oct 29, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Hegseth fires Army general over alleged classified leaks
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, who led strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, over apparent misconduct involving classified information about the Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars, a Pentagon official told CBS News. Fox News separately reported that Sylvia allegedly failed three polygraph exams tied to the leaks.
WHO: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Fired Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia from his role leading strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff over apparent misconduct involving classified information.
WHEN: Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 9:24 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The firing followed apparent misconduct involving classified information about the Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars, according to a Pentagon official. Fox News reported that Sylvia allegedly failed three polygraph exams tied to the leaks.
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