Leak of Sensitive Military Information

A significant breach involving sensitive U.S. military plans has emerged from an accidental inclusion of a journalist in a group chat among high-ranking officials. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unknowingly shared operational details regarding planned strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen during a discussion on the encrypted messaging app Signal. This incident raised concerns about the safety of American troops as the specifics of the operation, including weapon types and timing, were shared openly outside secure government channels. The repercussions of this breach could extend to potential congressional investigations, as experts indicate that discussing classified information in private chats might violate the Espionage Act.