Democrats Question Intelligence Officials Over Signal Chat Breach

Top Trump administration officials faced scrutiny after a group chat on Signal about military operations against Yemen's Houthi militants included a journalist, raising significant security concerns. During a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, officials struggled to justify the use of the app for discussing sensitive military plans, with Democrats questioning the adequacy of their explanations. Vice President JD Vance and national security advisor Mike Waltz downplayed the situation, despite revelations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared attack details on the chat. Critics within the military and intelligence community pointed out that such discussions should only occur on secure government channels. The White House dismissed the incident as a distraction from their military strategy, while former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and other officials remained evasive about their involvement. The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about operational security within the administration's communications.