Trump Officials' Military Plans Leak Sparks National Security Outrage

Senior members of the Trump administration are under scrutiny after accidentally sharing classified military plans for strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen through an unsecured Signal group chat that included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied claims that officials were 'texting war plans,' yet the White House confirmed the authenticity of the messages detailing sensitive operational information. This incident has prompted widespread condemnation from both Democrats and Republicans, labeling it a severe national security breach. Lawmakers are calling for investigations, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer describing it as one of the most significant failures in operational security. Goldberg, who was inadvertently included in the chat, recounted the breach and highlighted the unusual nature of discussing imminent military operations on a commercial messaging platform. The fallout from this incident has raised serious questions about the oversight of classified communications within the government.