Judge Orders Preservation of Signal Chats as War Crime Allegations Roil Trump Administration

A federal judge has mandated the preservation of Signal app messages following revelations of sensitive military discussions and potential violations of international law.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior Trump officials used the Signal app to discuss a U.S. military strike in Yemen, inadvertently including journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in the chat.
The messages reportedly contained sensitive military details, including timing and weaponry, with some officials arguing the information was classified and mishandled.
A U.S. District Judge has ordered the preservation of these Signal records amidst concerns about compliance with federal record-keeping laws.
National Security Advisor Michael Waltz's comments in the chat suggested a U.S. strike on a civilian building, prompting allegations of a war crime.
Democratic lawmakers, led by Rep. Ilhan Omar, are drafting impeachment articles against key officials, while bipartisan calls for investigations and accountability continue to grow.