Consider This from NPR The fallout from the Signal breach begins
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Mar 25, 2025 A startling security breach on Signal puts U.S. military discussions in the spotlight, prompting fierce questioning from senators. Lawmakers are divided over claims that no classified information was discussed, raising concerns about national security. Meanwhile, European leaders react to unflattering remarks made about them by U.S. officials, adding strain to transatlantic ties. The incident sheds light on the vulnerabilities of encrypted communication and the risks of foreign interference, with serious implications for global defense strategies.
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Accidental Inclusion in Signal Chat
- Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to a Signal group chat with top US officials.
- The chat included discussions of a potential US strike on Yemen, revealing sensitive information.
Partisan Divide in Response
- Democrats grilled CIA Director Ratcliffe and DNI Gabbard about the Signal chat during a Senate hearing.
- Republicans, however, did not raise any questions about the incident during the public hearing.
European Reaction to Leaked Texts
- European allies expressed concern over the security breach and the US's dismissive attitude towards their defense capabilities.
- Some saw the incident as further evidence of deteriorating US-European relations.