Day 64

Signalgate: Top Officials Share Classified Strike Plans in Unsecured Group Chat

In March 2025, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz accidentally added Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, to a Signal group chat in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and other top officials were discussing operational details of imminent US military strikes in Yemen. Hegseth shared targeting sequences, attack timings, and weapon packages. The Atlantic published the chat contents. The incident exposed sensitive operational information on a commercial messaging app and revealed VP Vance's in-meeting opposition to the strikes.

VOA staff and agencies sue Trump administration

VOA employees and multiple press freedom organizations file lawsuits against the Trump administration to save government-funded media outlets. The lawsuits challenge both the legality of the layoffs and Kari Lake's authority to order them.

From: USAGM and Voice of America Broadcasting Dismantlement

DOGE staffer signs 'Voter Data Agreement' with political advocacy group

A DOGE team member signs a 'Voter Data Agreement' in his capacity as an SSA employee with a political advocacy group — believed to be True the Vote — that had contacted DOGE employees with a request to analyze state voter rolls to find evidence of voter fraud and overturn election results.

From: DOGE Employees Matched Social Security Data with Voter Rolls to Pursue Voter Fraud Claims

Court orders Treasury compliance report on DOGE vetting

Judge Engelmayer orders Treasury to submit a report certifying that DOGE associates have been properly trained to access payment systems and have been vetted and obtained proper security clearances. The deadline reflects ongoing concerns about the adequacy of safeguards.

From: DOGE Associates Gained Access to $6 Trillion Treasury Payment System