American Oversight has filed a federal lawsuit against five Cabinet members, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, for their use of the messaging app Signal to communicate about U.S. military actions in Yemen. This action alleges that such use violates the Federal Records Act by endangering the preservation of vital government communications. The lawsuit calls for immediate action from a federal judge to require the Cabinet members to retain these records, underscoring concerns about transparency and record-keeping regarding sensitive national security issues.
American Oversight filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Cabinet members used Signal for sensitive discussions, violating federal records laws and risking destruction of crucial communications.
The lawsuit seeks emergency relief to compel Cabinet members to preserve messages sent via Signal, emphasizing the importance of maintaining federal records in national security matters.
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