Congress Members Demand Accountability for War Plans Leak

A significant breach of operational security occurred when several top Trump administration officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance, discussed sensitive war plans in a Signal group chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. The chat contained details about U.S. airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, leading to widespread condemnation from lawmakers, particularly Democrats, who labeled it a serious failure of discretion in military operations. Senator Jack Reed emphasized the need for immediate answers, while Rep. Pat Ryan expressed his intent to hold hearings if Republicans do not act. Critics, including Senator John Cornyn, described the incident as a major screw-up, underscoring the dangers posed by such communication lapses. In response, President Trump claimed ignorance of the situation, raising further concerns about his administration's awareness of national security matters. The National Security Council confirmed the authenticity of the chat and is investigating how Goldberg was added to the group.