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Hegseth fires general accused of leaking to press
Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia is the second head of the Joint Staff's J5 directorate removed under Hegseth, and the leak probe now sits with the Justice Department.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Brock Thunderson on BBN NewsroomPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The New York Times: “Hegseth Fires General He Accused of Leaking Information to the News Media”, with reporting from The Hill, Fox News and Military.com.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Brock Thunderson.
- Topics: Hegseth, Democrats, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Speaker Johnson rejects 'nonsense narrative' on seating Democrats (October 29).
The real story
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- The New York TimesHegseth Fires General He Accused of Leaking Information to the News Media
- The HillTrump blasts Democrats over Hegseth impeachment chatter
- Fox NewsHegseth fires top Pentagon strategist accused of leaking classified Iran, Ukraine war information October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
- Military.comHegseth Fires Pentagon's Top Military Planner Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia Over 'Classified Leaks' on Overseas War Plans October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, whom he accused of leaking information to the news media.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFox News says Sylvia allegedly failed three polygraph tests, and the investigation has been referred to the Justice Department.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe is the second officer to lead the Joint Staff's J5 directorate removed under Hegseth.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMeanwhile, President Trump blasted Democrats over their talk of impeaching Hegseth if they win the House on November third.
Hank Ledger · Lead Anchor"All they do is they talk about impeaching everybody," he said.
The story so far
- Trump hits LeBron over anthem; Massie eyes Hegseth impeachment · Yahoo Sports
- Reich urges Democrats to prepare to nationalize SpaceX; Musk answers · TheBlaze
- Harris advises Democrats against attempting to impeach Trump · The Hill
- Sununu comeback bid, Obama in Georgia, Kushner book · CBS News
- Senate Democrats drop $500K in Mississippi · The Hill
- Speaker Johnson rejects 'nonsense narrative' on seating Democrats · Fox News
- Hegseth fires general accused of leaking to press (this story)
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