White House Claims Signal Chat Did Not Include War Plans

A federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, Adam Schleifer, was fired by the White House on behalf of President Donald J. Trump after pressure from lawyers representing a fast-food executive he was prosecuting, Andrew Wiederhorn, who was indicted on tax charges. The decision to terminate Schleifer, a registered Democrat, was seen as politically motivated, with concerns raised about the chilling effect on prosecutors and the impact on free speech within the Department of Justice. This firing...

Aubrey Cottle, also known as "Kirtaner," an alleged co-founder of the hacker group Anonymous, has been arrested for hacking into the Texas Republican Party's web server in 2021 and stealing sensitive data. Cottle faces charges in both the U.S. and Canada for the breach and is linked to a separate data breach of a Christian crowdfunding site. The FBI Austin Cyber Task Force is investigating the case, and Cottle could face up to five years...

President Donald Trump stated in an NBC News interview that he did not caution car industry executives against raising prices in response to tariffs on foreign-made autos, expressing indifference to potential price increases. The White House is set to implement new tariffs on consumer goods on April 2, drawing criticism from international leaders. Trump defended the tariffs as a means to boost American manufacturing and reduce the trade deficit, emphasizing that he would only consider...

A national security scandal unfolds as high-ranking officials in Washington plan a bombing campaign in Yemen via Signal, accidentally sharing sensitive information with a journalist from The Atlantic. The revelation of classified strike sequencing in the messages sparks backlash over the administration's handling of state secrets. The incident highlights the risks of using insecure messaging apps for vital national security decisions, leading to accusations and blame shifting within the administration. Full Article

A 35-year-old woman and her two children were killed in southern Brooklyn when two cars collided, with one veering into a crosswalk. The woman and her daughters, ages 6 and 8, died at the scene, while her 4-year-old son was critically injured. The accident involved a Toyota and an Audi, with the Audi driver having a suspended license and investigations ongoing to determine the cause of the collision. Full Article

The Patriots are hopeful for Christian Barmore's return to full health in 2025 after being sidelined by blood clots in 2024. Head coach Mike Vrabel is optimistic about Barmore's potential impact on the team's defensive line and sees him as a key player alongside emerging talent like Keion White. Despite uncertainty surrounding Barmore's availability, the Patriots are looking forward to his potential contribution in the upcoming season. Full Article