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Unofficial Signal Clone Used by Former NSA Mike Waltz Hacked, Raising Security Concerns

The hacker reportedly gained access to customer data from TeleMessage, a Signal-like app that Waltz was seen using during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

International Business Times

TeleMessage, the Signal-esque app used by the Trump administration, has been hacked

Hacker claims to have stolen files from the platform, but not files belonging to the US Government.

TechRadar

Tech site says Signal-like app used by Trump adviser was hacked

TeleMessage was reportedly used by former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz

The Independent UK

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What led to Mike Waltz’s ouster as Trump’s national security adviser?

The Signal group chat scandal and Waltz’s hawkish stance on Iran are being touted as the reasons for his ouster as NSA.

Al Jazeera

Trump feels tug of political gravity as economy falters and polls plunge

The president started his second term fast and furious with a flurry of activity – much of it legally dubious – but analysts say the honeymoon is over

The Guardian - US

Silicon Valley has been trying to shake up defense contracting for years. With Trump, they have a willing audience

As defense startups proliferate, they look to the Pentagon for contracts—while encouraging it to reform itself.

Fortune

Mike Waltz Had His Choice of Jobs Before Deciding on U.N. Ambassador After Cabinet Departure: Report

100 days into President Donald Trump's second term, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz was given a choice over what his new role would be.

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JD Vance Says Mike Waltz Was Not Fired Over Signalgate And Trump Believes He Will Do a 'Better Job' As UN Ambassador

Vice President JD Vance rejected the notion that former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz was removed from his post over Signalgate, arguing it could also be seen as a promotion

Latin Times

How ‘Little Marco’ found Trump’s favor and became the ‘Secretary of Everything’ with four jobs

Marco Rubio once accused Trump of never working a day in his life. Now he has more jobs than anyone in government. Ethics watchdogs call his multiple roles ‘uniquely concerning,’ Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

Stephen Colbert on Elon Musk ‘stepping down from ruining everything’

Late-night hosts discussed the latest impacts of Trump’s tariffs and further chaos within his administration

The Guardian - US

Trump Ditched Mike Waltz on Tarmac Days Before His Departure As Top Cabinet Member: Report

President Donald Trump left Mike Waltz on a tarmac at Joint Base Andrews as he headed to Michigan

Latin Times

Alien Enemies No More

Plus: Depriving the children of toys, a curbside rat feast, China wants to talk, and more...

Reason

Democrats Sharpen Knives Ahead of Mike Waltz Confirmation Hearing

Mike Waltz is set to be grilled by Democrats at his confirmation hearing to be Donald Trump's ambassador to the UN, especially on Signalgate

Latin Times

Photos reveal Trump cabinet member using less-secure Signal app knockoff

Mike Waltz, ousted national security adviser at heart of earlier chat group fiasco, pictured using third-party clone

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The Independent UK

Trump is planning ‘purge’ of White House staff after ousting Waltz, report says

Others could soon follow ousted national security adviser Mike Waltz to the exit

The Independent UK

JD Vance claims Mike Waltz’ NSA ousting was ‘a promotion’

JD Vance has claimed Mike Waltz’ removal as US national security advisor and subsequent nomination as UN ambassador is ‘arguably a promotion’.

International Business Times

'Mike Waltz Left The Chat': Dems Troll Trump National Security Adviser's Ousting, Demand Axing Of Hegseth Next

Waltz has been trending on Google and X overnight following news that he was leaving the administration. Trump soon took to his Truth Social account to confirm that Waltz will be replaced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in an interim role.

The Independent UK

Tim Walz says Kamala Harris picked him as running mate ‘to talk to white guys’

Former Democratic vice presidential nominee says his role was to provide ‘permission’ for blue collar white males to overcome their reservations and vote for Harris

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Judge rules Alien Enemies Act does not allow Trump to deport alleged gang members

Ruling is strongest pushback yet on use of 18th-century law. Plus, Black Sabbath give their first interview in two decades

The Guardian - US

Trump order targeting law firm struck down; supreme court asked to allow Musk’s Doge access to social security data – as it happened

Judge rules Perkins Coie executive order violates constitution; Trump administration asks supreme court to lift block on Doge accessing data. This blog is now closed.

The Independent UK

Inspector General expands probe in Hegseth military Signal chats, report says

The Pentagon’s inspector general is looking into how information from a classified system got onto Hegseth’s Signal group chats

The Independent UK

Plans revealed for massive military parade on Trump’s 79th birthday

President has desired lavish Armed Forces spectacular in Washington ever since being impressed by France’s Bastille Day parade in Paris in July 2017

The Independent UK

Army may be gearing up Trump birthday military parade with 6,600 soldiers: report

Trump was smitten by France’s military parade in Paris on Bastille Day that he saw in 2017

The Independent UK

Mike Waltz nominated for new role hours after being ousted

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Friday briefing: Reform takes Labour scalp in knife-edge Runcorn byelection

In today’s newsletter: Early indications of Conservative collapse in benchmark local elections

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