Trump Officials Discuss Yemen Strikes in Leaked Signal Chat

A significant breach of protocol occurred when senior Trump administration officials, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Vice President J.D. Vance, discussed military operations in Yemen over an unsecured Signal group chat that accidentally included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg. The chat revealed sensitive details about impending strikes against Houthi militants, prompting widespread concern about the security of classified communications and potential violations of federal record-keeping laws. This breach has led to legal repercussions, with the watchdog group American Oversight filing a lawsuit against the administration for mishandling records under the Federal Records Act. Goldberg expressed disbelief at the administration's recklessness in discussing war plans over a messaging app. As investigations unfold, lawmakers are calling for hearings to address the implications of such security lapses. The incident highlights ongoing tensions within the administration regarding foreign policy and national security strategies.