Multiple defense officials reveal that the recent departures at the Pentagon were the result of simmering tensions and factional infighting. The three employees placed on leave were not given any information about the accusations against them and were not asked to turn over their cellphones. Top aides to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were fired, along with the chief of staff, Joe Kasper. The Pentagon denies that the departures were related to foreign policy views and insists that they are investigating unauthorized leaks.