Representative Ilhan Omar is drafting articles of impeachment against three Trump administration officials: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe. The officials are implicated in a Signal group chat where they allegedly discussed and celebrated the bombing of civilians in Yemen, potentially violating international law and the Federal Records Act. The impeachment articles will likely detail these actions and the officials’ use of an insecure messaging app to discuss classified information. While passage is unlikely, Omar’s move will force a public vote on the matter.
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National Security Advisor Mike Waltz’s use of Signal, the app at the center of “Signalgate,” extended beyond the infamous Yemen strike chat. He reportedly used the app for multiple group chats discussing sensitive national security matters with Trump administration officials, including conversations about Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations and military operations. While President Trump’s anger stemmed primarily from Waltz’s contact with a journalist he dislikes, the incident raised concerns about the handling of classified information. The White House has not yet commented on these new revelations regarding the scope of Waltz’s Signal usage.
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A YouGov poll reveals that 74% of Americans consider the Signalgate incident—the discussion of Yemen strike plans on a messaging app including a journalist—a serious problem, with even 60% of Republicans agreeing. While the White House dismisses the matter, some prominent Republicans, like Tomi Lahren, are urging the administration to acknowledge the error. Senator Ted Cruz called the journalist’s inclusion a mistake but rejected calls for an investigation. Growing pressure is mounting on Trump to dismiss National Security Advisor Mike Waltz for his role in the incident.
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The White House’s decision to enlist Elon Musk in investigating a Signal chat leak involving sensitive national security discussions has drawn sharp criticism from House Democrats. The leak, involving a journalist accidentally added to a group chat with top officials, has raised concerns about the handling of classified information. Democrats argue Musk’s involvement undermines the investigation’s credibility, given his own record on security. The Atlantic, which initially reported the story, has since released further messages from the chat, intensifying scrutiny of the incident. The controversy centers on whether classified information was shared and the appropriateness of Musk’s role in the investigation.
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President Trump’s claim of ignorance regarding four missing U.S. soldiers in Lithuania, despite ongoing search efforts, sparked widespread outrage. This follows a similar incident involving his apparent unawareness of the “Signalgate” security breach. Critics highlighted this as further evidence of his detachment from critical national security issues and the administration’s functioning. The soldiers went missing during a training exercise, and NATO initially mistakenly reported their deaths. The White House has been contacted for comment.
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Judge Boasberg, a jurist previously targeted by former President Trump, has been assigned to preside over the Signalgate lawsuit. This assignment has sparked significant online discussion, fueled by the judge’s past run-ins with Trump and the potentially explosive nature of the case itself. The controversy surrounding the judge’s selection is further intensified by the perceived high stakes of the litigation and the possibility of further political attacks.
The concerns raised center on the potential for undue pressure on Judge Boasberg. Many commentators express worries that his previous clashes with Trump could lead to attempts to discredit him or influence his decisions in the Signalgate case.… Continue reading
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