
Signal Leak Prompts Urgent Hearings in U.S. Congress
A significant breach involving the secure messaging app Signal has triggered a series of urgent hearings across the U.S. Congress. The House Committee on Homeland Security, the Senate Intelligence Committee, and various national security officials have convened to address the leak of classified information, which was allegedly shared through Signal.
The Guardian reported on the initial discovery of the leak, prompting immediate action from congressional leaders. NBC News highlighted that Trump's top intelligence officials have vehemently denied that any classified information was compromised, despite the ongoing investigations. The Washington Post detailed the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing, where concerns were raised about the security of communication channels used by government officials.
C-SPAN covered a Senate Committee hearing where DNI Director Gabbard and FBI Director Patel, among other security officials, testified on global threats, including the recent Signal leak. The discussions underscored the need for stricter cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information.