Intelligence chiefs insist Signal chat was a simple mistake

Congressional hearings intensified after transcripts suggested senior U.S. officials discussed operational timelines and weaponry in a Signal chat, contradicting earlier testimonies and prompting calls for accountability and potential resignations. Lawmakers questioned the appropriateness and legality of using Signal for sensitive communications, with debate over past guidance, agency policies, and potential broader use across government devices. The report briefly references earlier recommendations tied to alleged activity by China-linked “Salt Typhoon” against the Trump campaign but provides no technical or incident-specific details.