USA: Joe Kasper to step down as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's chief of staff following Pentagon security scandals

Joe Kasper's resignation comes at a tumultuous time for the Pentagon, plagued by recent leaks and dismissals. Kasper will continue to advise the Pentagon, with the ability to work 130 days a year. The incident that led to the current scandal involves Secretary Hegseth, accused of distributing confidential information on the Signal app. Three senior officials were recently dismissed without being informed of the reasons for the firings.