CNN 5 Things Group chat investigation, FBI Tesla task force, spring heatwave & more
Mar 25, 2025
A journalist accidentally exposed sensitive US military plans after being added to a risky group chat. In response to rising vandalism, the FBI has launched a team focused on protecting Tesla against recent attacks. There’s controversy as the Trump administration cuts funding for LGBTQ health research. Meanwhile, a couple who lived in the US for decades has been deported back to Colombia. As spring heats up, parts of the country brace for record-breaking temperatures, sparking urgent discussions.
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Accidental Group Chat Leak
- A journalist was accidentally added to a group chat discussing potential US strikes in Yemen.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied texting war plans and attacked the journalist's credibility.
Signal App Security Risk
- Officials are reviewing the use of Signal, a non-government-approved messaging app, after the incident.
- Using such apps poses a significant national security risk, according to experts.
Tesla Attacks and FBI Task Force
- The FBI formed a task force to investigate attacks on Teslas and related facilities.
- These attacks are possibly motivated by protests against Tesla CEO Elon Musk.