Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee during the annual global threats hearing, but the session was overshadowed by a controversy involving a Signal group chat. The chat, which allegedly included discussions on military operations, mistakenly added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, sparking concerns about security lapses.
Gabbard declined to confirm her involvement but insisted that no classified information was shared. CIA Director John Ratcliffe admitted to using Signal for discussions but defended its use. Meanwhile, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz took responsibility for adding Goldberg but could not explain how the mistake happened.
Senate Democrats criticized the incident as careless and demanded a full investigation. The White House dismissed the issue, with President Trump calling it a distraction. The controversy has reignited debates over whether encrypted messaging apps like Signal are appropriate for sensitive government communications, with cybersecurity experts warning of potential risks.
