Recent photographs reveal that high-ranking White House officials, including the former national security advisor Mike Waltz, are using a modified version of the Signal app called TM SGNL. This modified app, created by TeleMessage, allows for message archiving, potentially compromising the end-to-end encryption of the original Signal app. The use of TM SGNL may be an attempt to comply with record-keeping laws, but raises concerns about the security of sensitive communications. Following the publication of the photographs, Waltz was removed from his position as national security advisor.
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Pete Hegseth, the current Secretary of Defense, is reportedly facing a second scandal involving the sharing of sensitive information via a private Signal group chat. This revelation follows a previous incident where classified details were inadvertently leaked to an editor at The Atlantic.
This new incident, however, paints a more concerning picture. The leaked information concerned upcoming military strikes in Yemen, specifically including the flight schedules of F/A-18 Hornets. The alarming aspect here is that Hegseth allegedly shared this information in a Signal chat with a group that included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer.
The chat, reportedly named “Defense | Team Huddle,” predates Hegseth’s confirmation as Secretary of Defense, dating back to January.… Continue reading
Republican Senators James Lankford and Roger Wicker have called for an investigation into a Signal group chat where White House national security officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, discussed sensitive military information with a journalist present. The inquiry will focus on how a reporter gained access to the chat and the appropriateness of using an unencrypted app for sensitive communication. While some Republicans have joined Democrats in demanding resignations, Lankford believes calls for Hegseth’s resignation are excessive. The incident involves potentially classified details about a planned Yemen attack.
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Texts from National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, exchanged in a group chat including Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg, revealed sensitive intelligence-gathering details about the Houthis. This included information about the CIA’s surveillance methods and specific targets, potentially compromising future intelligence operations. Current and former officials sharply disagree with claims that no classified information was shared, asserting the messages exposed sources and methods. The use of the unclassified Signal app for such sensitive discussions is also raising concerns within the intelligence community.
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A significant security breach occurred when top Trump administration officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, mistakenly included a journalist in a Signal group chat discussing classified details of a Yemen military operation. This lapse exposed sensitive operational information, including targeting data and attack timing, prompting outrage from former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other critics. Buttigieg condemned the incident as an unacceptable security failure, highlighting the risk to American lives and the hypocrisy given past criticisms of Hillary Clinton’s email practices. The White House confirmed the breach, while President Trump claimed ignorance of the event.
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Newly released text messages from a Signal group chat of top Trump national security officials reveal extensive operational details about a Houthi strike, contradicting claims that sensitive information wasn’t shared. The messages, published by The Atlantic, include precise timelines for the deployment of F-18s and drones, shared just hours before the attack. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth himself confirmed the mission’s launch and provided the specific timings of the strikes. Despite the White House’s continued denials and attempts to discredit the reporting, the National Security Council has verified the authenticity of the text thread. The publication of this information raises concerns about potential risks to US personnel.
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American Oversight sued Pete Hegseth and other Trump administration officials for violating the Federal Records Act. The lawsuit stems from a journalist’s inadvertent inclusion in a Signal group chat containing discussions of U.S. war plans, including details regarding a Yemen strike, allegedly shared by Hegseth. The chat employed an auto-delete feature, further complicating record-keeping compliance. The lawsuit argues that the officials’ actions were reckless and endangered national security, citing a recent Pentagon warning about Signal’s vulnerability to hacking. The White House is currently investigating the matter.
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A CBS News analysis revealed that Steve Witkoff, a Trump administration official, participated in a sensitive Signal group chat while in Moscow, potentially exposing national security information. The chat, concerning a Yemen military operation, included other high-ranking officials and a journalist. Concerns arose regarding the use of a commercial platform, especially given Russia’s attempts to compromise Signal and the known risks associated with using personal devices for sensitive communications. The White House disputes the gravity of the situation, stating no “war plans” were discussed, while security experts highlight the inherent risks of using Signal for highly sensitive information in such a context.
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