Overview

• Mike Waltz and his team reportedly used at least 20 Signal chat groups to discuss sensitive topics like military operations and global crises, raising security concerns.
• An accidental addition of journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal chat exposed confidential details about a planned military strike in Yemen, sparking the controversy.
• Investigations reveal Waltz and his advisors also used private Gmail accounts for official communications, including sharing sensitive military information and schedules.
• The Trump administration has concluded its internal investigation, deciding no further action is necessary, despite bipartisan criticism and legal pressures.
• A federal court has ordered the preservation of Signal messages related to the Yemen operation, as scrutiny over the administration's cybersecurity practices intensifies.