Pentagon Briefing to 'Gang of Eight'

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine will brief the 'Gang of Eight' lawmakers. This group comprises intelligence committee leaders and Senate and House leaders from both parties, receiving updates on significant national security actions. The Pentagon declined immediate comment.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, together with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, is scheduled to inform the 'Gang of Eight' lawmakers on Tuesday. This exclusive group, traditionally informed about key national security measures, includes leaders from the intelligence committees and both legislative bodies.

A source privy to the arrangement disclosed this plan while the Pentagon has yet to release an official comment regarding the briefing.

The 'Gang of Eight' comprises top officials from both major political factions, attesting to the bipartisan nature of these critical security discussions.

(With inputs from agencies.)