Trump news at a glance: judge orders now-infamous Signal chat be retained as tariff fallout deepens
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A federal judge mandated that all Signal messages from a Trump administration group chat, linked to a contentious military operation in Yemen, be preserved. This order affects key officials such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and aims to ensure accountability regarding federal records. Separately, Prime Minister of Canada declared the end of a close US-Canada relationship due to Trump's trade policies, while Hegseth faced backlash over an Arabic tattoo perceived as Islamophobic.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to preserve all Signal messages linked to a military operation in Yemen with implications for records retention laws.
The decision by Judge Boasberg aims to prevent losing crucial messages from the officials involved in the group chat regarding a sensitive military operation.
Canada's Prime Minister stated that deep ties with the US are over, emphasizing the irreversible impact of Trump's tariffs on international relations.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's tattoo, interpreted as a symbol of Islamophobia, has drawn criticism and sparked debate regarding his stance on various issues.
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