New Chat, Who Dis?
A group chat of top U.S. national security officials accidentally looped in… the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic.
Jeffrey Goldberg says he was added to a Signal chat titled “Houthi PC small group” where senior Trump officials—including VP Vance and Defense Secretary Hegseth—debated the March 15 strike on Houthi rebels. Assuming it was fake, Goldberg silently watched the convo, which included specific targets, weapons, and timing, until the strike unfolded exactly as described.
He then left the chat and reached out for comment. The National Security Council confirmed the chat’s authenticity but called it “deep and thoughtful policy coordination.”
Lawmakers from both parties condemned the use of Signal—an encrypted but not-approved-for-classified-info messaging app—for sensitive war planning. President Trump called the incident a “glitch” while his top intelligence officials told Senators that “no classified information” was shared.
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ABOVE ALL, LOVE
Whether you’re critical of your government or think it’s unfairly criticized, the command for Christians is to love neighbors and enemies alike. That requires speaking about others with dignity and respect, even when we feel like they haven’t earned it.
“With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in God’s likeness. Blessing and cursing come out of the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be this way… Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom.”
James 3:9–10, 13 (CSB) (read full passage)