Rep. Crow says Congress hasn’t been briefed on Hegseth leak investigation

Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado expressed concerns on “Face the Nation” about a lack of transparency in a leak investigation led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The probe, which Congress has not been briefed on, aims to find the source of leaked information about U.S. weapons stockpiles. Crow criticized the investigation as part of a broader effort to instill fear and restrict information from the Pentagon. He noted that the investigation has involved polygraph tests for top military officials, a rare move prompted by President Trump’s anger over the leaks. Crow also highlighted Hegseth’s controversial leadership, which has seen the removal of over 80 high-ranking military officers and a decline in promotions for women. The investigation follows reports of munitions shortages during the Iran war, raising concerns about military readiness. Crow emphasized the administration’s trend of withholding information from Congress and the public. QUESTION: How might the lack of transparency in government investigations impact public trust and democratic processes?