Overview

• National Security Advisor Mike Waltz reportedly used Gmail for sending work documents and schedules, raising concerns about inadequate cybersecurity practices.
• A senior NSC staff member allegedly used Gmail to discuss military positions and advanced weapons systems, according to reports from the Washington Post.
• The Trump administration is under scrutiny following a Signal chat breach that exposed sensitive military plans and disparaging remarks about allies.
• President Trump publicly defends his officials but privately questions whether to dismiss Waltz, highlighting internal tensions over the controversy.
• A federal court has ordered the preservation of Signal messages, intensifying legal and political pressure on the administration's record-keeping practices.