

The News Roundup For March 28, 2025
14 snips Mar 28, 2025
This discussion features Steve Clemens, a political expert; Arthur Delaney, who delves into political scandals; Nick Schifrin, a foreign affairs correspondent; Jack Detch, a defense reporter; and Kriti Gupta, a correspondent analyzing international affairs. They explore the fallout from a leaked military chat, revealing the risks of unsecured communications. The panel assesses the devastating humanitarian crises in Gaza and Sudan, addresses the chilling effects on legal accountability amidst political tensions, and discusses recent economic strains affecting public health and media.
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Accidental Addition
- National Security Advisor Mike Waltz admitted to adding Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal group chat discussing war plans.
- He claimed it was an accident, blaming a mistaken contact.
Multifaceted Scandal
- The scandal involves discussing military operations on Signal, accidentally including a reporter, and subsequent denials.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others lied about the incident.
Signal Use Scrutinized
- The officials' use of Signal, a third-party app, for discussing classified military operations raised concerns.
- Despite existing secure communication systems, officials were scattered globally during the weekend.