Signal Leak Raises Questions on Trump Administration's War Planning

New revelations from the Atlantic about a Signal chat group used by top Trump administration officials have raised serious concerns over national security, revealing that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared details of military operations in Yemen, including planned launch times for airstrikes. The messages were made public after Hegseth and other officials attempted to downplay the significance of the content discussed during a Senate hearing. National Security Agency Director Timothy Haugh stated that information from the chat would be considered classified if intercepted, adding to the controversy surrounding its use for sensitive discussions. The incident has prompted inquiries into how the Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently added to the chat. Defense Secretary Hegseth and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz have faced scrutiny for their handling of the situation, with Waltz taking full responsibility for the blunder. The National Security Council is conducting a review of the circumstances leading to the leak and the potential implications for operational security.