Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives took action on Wednesday to compel the Trump administration to release records related to the disclosure of highly sensitive attack plans that were shared over a commercial messaging app. The request, detailed in a document reviewed by Reuters, is part of an ongoing effort to investigate potential lapses in national security.
Lawmakers expressed concern over the use of unsecured platforms for sharing critical military or intelligence information, citing risks to national security and intelligence protocols. The move is seen as an effort to hold the administration accountable for the handling of sensitive communications.
The Trump administration has yet to respond to the request, but the legal and political implications of the disclosure continue to be a subject of debate on Capitol Hill.
