Trump Administration Faces Bipartisan Pressure Over Signal Chat Security Breach

A federal judge has ordered the preservation of Signal chat records, while lawmakers demand investigations into operational security failures during sensitive military discussions.

• National Security Adviser Mike Waltz mistakenly added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal group chat discussing military plans for a strike in Yemen.
• The chat revealed detailed information about the timing, weapons, and targets of the planned strike, sparking concerns about national security protocols.
• The Trump administration has downplayed the incident, claiming no classified information was shared, while critics argue it highlights systemic operational security failures.
• A federal judge has mandated the preservation of the Signal chat records following a lawsuit by watchdog group American Oversight.
• Bipartisan calls for investigations have emerged, with lawmakers seeking accountability and a review of secure communication practices to prevent future breaches.

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