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Zachary Cohen

Zachary Cohen

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Houthis’ successful targeting of US drones is hampering Trump’s mission to kill group’s senior leadership

Houthis’ successful targeting of US drones is hampering Trump’s mission to kill group’s senior leadership

Houthis’ successful targeting of US drones is hampering Trump’s mission to kill group’s senior leadership
MidEast|Political|US

Retired colonel reacts to reports Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared detailed plans about a military operation against the Houthis in Yemen on a second Signal group chat that included his wife, lawyer and brother, three people familiar with the chat told CNN. Former Biden administration Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh and CNN military analyst retired US Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton join Jessica Dean to discuss.

Retired colonel reacts to reports Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat
MidEast|Political|US

Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat that included his wife and brother

Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat that included his wife and brother

Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat that included his wife and brother
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Trump administration has tightly restricted access to president’s daily intelligence brief

Trump administration has tightly restricted access to president’s daily intelligence brief

Trump administration has tightly restricted access to president’s daily intelligence brief
Americas|Crime|Political|US

CIA is reviewing its authorities to use lethal force against drug cartels

CIA is reviewing its authorities to use lethal force against drug cartels

CIA is reviewing its authorities to use lethal force against drug cartels
MidEast|Political|US

'Astounding': Ex-defense chief reacts to Trump admin. group text scandal

The Atlantic published more messages from a group chat among top Cabinet members, in which the magazine’s editor-in-chief was inadvertently added. The messages reveal that specific sensitive information about strikes on Houthis in Yemen. Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel discussed the scandal with CNN's Christiane Amanpour.

'Astounding': Ex-defense chief reacts to Trump admin. group text scandal
MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World

Officials say texts sent by Waltz, Ratcliffe in Signal chat may have damaged US’ ongoing ability to gather intel on Houthis

Officials say texts sent by Waltz, Ratcliffe in Signal chat may have damaged US’ ongoing ability to gather intel on Houthis

Officials say texts sent by Waltz, Ratcliffe in Signal chat may have damaged US’ ongoing ability to gather intel on Houthis
Political|US

'Fess up': GOP lawmaker offers advice to Trump admin. officials after 'huge mistake'

Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-FL) says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should not have shared US military strike plans on the commercial messaging app Signal.

'Fess up': GOP lawmaker offers advice to Trump admin. officials after 'huge mistake'
MidEast|Political|US

Concerns about Hegseth’s judgment come roaring back after group chat scandal

Concerns about Hegseth’s judgment come roaring back after group chat scandal

Concerns about Hegseth’s judgment come roaring back after group chat scandal
MidEast|Political|US

CNN's Brian Stelter explains why Goldberg released Hegseth's messages

The Atlantic published more messages from a group chat among top Cabinet members, in which the magazine’s editor in chief was inadvertently added. The messages reveal that specific sensitive information about strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen was shared in the Signal chat, rebutting claims from top Trump officials that strike plans were not discussed. CNN's Brian Stelter reports.

CNN's Brian Stelter explains why Goldberg released Hegseth's messages
MidEast|Political|US

Sources say the details shared by Hegseth in Signal chat were classified as Atlantic publishes additional messages

Sources say the details shared by Hegseth in Signal chat were classified as Atlantic publishes additional messages

Sources say the details shared by Hegseth in Signal chat were classified as Atlantic publishes additional messages
MidEast|Political|US

Top intel officials shift responsibility to Hegseth for sharing Yemen strike plans in group chat

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe deferred to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for sending potentially classified information that appeared in a group chat about US military strikes in Yemen that a journalist was included in.

Top intel officials shift responsibility to Hegseth for sharing Yemen strike plans in group chat
MidEast|Political|US

Top intel officials shift responsibility on to Hegseth for sending potentially classified info to Yemen strike group chat

Top intel officials shift responsibility on to Hegseth for sending potentially classified info to Yemen strike group chat

Top intel officials shift responsibility on to Hegseth for sending potentially classified info to Yemen strike group chat
Political|Technology|US

Retired colonel on how Trump’s idea for 'Golden Dome' defense system could work

US military officials are scrambling to develop a “Golden Dome” defense system that can protect the country from long-range missile strikes and have been told by the White House that no expense will be spared in order to fulfill one of President Donald Trump’s top Pentagon priorities, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. CNN’s military analyst retired Col. Cedric Leighton joins Jessica Dean to discuss.

Retired colonel on how Trump’s idea for 'Golden Dome' defense system could work
Political|Technology|US

Trump wants a ‘Golden Dome’ capable of defending the entire US: ‘Strategically, it doesn’t make any sense’

Trump wants a ‘Golden Dome’ capable of defending the entire US: ‘Strategically, it doesn’t make any sense’

Trump wants a ‘Golden Dome’ capable of defending the entire US: ‘Strategically, it doesn’t make any sense’

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