Senate Democrats Demand Probe into Accidental Inclusion of Journalist in Signal Chat

Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have urged a Justice Department investigation into the accidental inclusion of journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a sensitive military group chat on Signal. The senators expressed alarm at this breach, which highlighted potential risks of mishandling classified information.

Senate Democrats, headed by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, are calling for a Justice Department investigation after a journalist was inadvertently included in a Signal chat discussing sensitive military plans. The incident raises concerns about the mishandling of classified information, even as the Trump administration claims no such data was shared.

The chat, part of a group formed by National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, reportedly included operational details about strikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. This prompted urgent calls from Democratic senators for a probe, as such discussions might violate the Espionage Act if found to be willful or negligent.

President Trump, while supporting his national security team, stated the administration would review the use of Signal. Michael Waltz has accepted responsibility for the breach, acknowledging it as 'embarrassing' and pledging to resolve the issue. He maintains no classified information was disclosed in the chat.

(With inputs from agencies.)