Hegseth's Texts Reveal Planned Yemen Killing Details, Sparking Outrage

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly texted about a military operation to kill a Houthi militant leader in Yemen just two hours before it was set to occur, raising significant concerns over the sharing of classified information through insecure channels. The messages, which included sensitive details, were shared on the encrypted messaging app Signal and included The Atlantic's editor Jeffrey Goldberg, leading to outrage from Democrats who are calling for accountability within the Trump administration's national security team. While Hegseth and Trump have denied that any classified information was disclosed, former officials argue that such operational details are always classified. Lawmakers have expressed concern that if Houthi leaders were aware of the impending strike, they could have evaded capture, potentially increasing civilian casualties. This incident has sparked calls for an independent investigation and intensified scrutiny of Hegseth's handling of sensitive information. Overall, the situation highlights the risks associated with using commercial messaging platforms for discussing military operations.