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Caldwell wasn’t the only casualty. Darin Selnick, the Pentagon’s Deputy Chief of Staff and another political appointee, was also placed on administrative leave and removed from the building. According to defense officials, both men had their security credentials suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.

The Trump White House directed Department of Government Efficiency employees to disable Signal's auto-delete feature to preserve records, following revelations of sensitive military information leaks. Officials mistakenly included an Atlantic reporter in the Signal chats discussing Yemen attack plans, prompting the new policy to ensure compliance with federal recordkeeping laws.

Former Trump advisor Mike Waltz defended his use of Signal for discussing military operations, citing a Biden administration cybersecurity guidance that recommended encrypted apps. Waltz faced scrutiny after mistakenly adding a journalist to a Signal group chat, raising national security concerns.

If the first leak was a lapse, the second looks like a pattern. And patterns — especially those that risk lives — are rarely tolerated long in Washington, even in a Trump-led administration where loyalty often trumps protocol.

Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to US defence secretary Pete Hegseth, has been placed on administrative leave following an investigation into leaks at the Department of Defense. Caldwell was identified as the source of an "unauthorized disclosure" involving sensitive communications and national security information. The investigation is ongoing, separate from recent firings within the department since Hegseth assumed leadership.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the accidental addition of journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal thread discussing military plans. She described it as a 'sensitive policy discussion' and rejected claims of classified information leaks. US president Donald Trump also denied allegations related to the leaked chat. National security adviser Mike Waltz and defence secretary Pete Hegseth were involved.

Colin Carroll, a senior Pentagon official, has been placed on administrative leave amidst an investigation into information leaks within the Department of Defense. He is the third Pentagon official to be put on leave, joining Dan Caldwell and Darin Selnick.

President Trump dismissed allegations connected to leaked Yemen war plans, calling it a 'witch hunt' and defended Secretary Hegseth despite Democratic calls for resignation. Trump's defense followed revelations about a message mishap involving timing details of strikes on Huthi rebels in a senior official's chat group.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio humorously suggested Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard was 'probably spying somewhere' after she missed an event. This comes amid a Senate Intelligence Committee's review of a 'signalgate' scandal involving Gabbard and discussions about war plans on an encrypted app.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for allegedly sharing sensitive military operation details concerning airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen on a Signal group chat. This incident, reported by The New York Times, involved his wife, brother, and lawyer. The revelation follows a previous incident where similar information was shared, prompting a Pentagon investigation into Hegseth's handling of classified data.

Marco Rubio has become a central figure in the Trump administration, initially serving as Secretary of State. Following Mike Waltz's departure, Rubio was appointed interim National Security Advisor, sparking widespread reactions. Social media users humorously noted Rubio's expanding responsibilities, questioning the concentration of power while acknowledging his dedication and versatility within the administration.

Donald Trump will be interviewed by The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg, amidst controversy over Goldberg's accidental inclusion in a sensitive national security chat. Trump, questioning The Atlantic's fairness, cited “curiosity” and “competition” as his motives. The interview, featuring journalists Michael Scherer and Ashley Parker, will contribute to a piece titled “The most consequential president of this century.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing criticism for a new tattoo allegedly saying 'Kafir', an Arabic term for infidel. The new tattoo has been spotted in photos of him from his recent visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbour. Just below his Deus Vult tattoo on his right biceps, the new tattoo in question appears. Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani said this tattoo can't be just a personal choice, it's a clear symbol of Islamophobia.