The accidental inclusion of The Atlantic's editor in a Signal group chat discussing Yemen military operations dominated coverage. Morning papers reported on the breach, with intelligence leaders including DNI Gabbard and CIA Director Ratcliffe facing Senate questioning by afternoon. Both officials claimed no classified information was shared, shifting blame toward Defense Secretary Hegseth.
Trump defended National Security Advisor Waltz, saying he shouldn't apologize for what Trump characterized as a "glitch." Pentagon warnings about Signal's security vulnerabilities from days before the leak emerged late in the day.
Diplomatic developments included a Russia-Ukraine agreement to stop fighting in the Black Sea following Saudi-hosted talks. Meanwhile, Trump signed an executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voting, while Second Lady Usha Vance's planned Greenland visit generated attention amid renewed U.S. acquisition interest.
Reports suggested ongoing challenges at Social Security, with DOGE claiming progress in database cleanup.