Senior national security officials accidentally shared war plans with a journalist in an unsecure group chat, potentially violating federal laws and protocols. The conversation included operational details of forthcoming strikes on Yemen and discussions about Trump's strategy in the Middle East. Defense Department officials referred questions to the National Security Council, who confirmed the authenticity of the messages and stated that they are reviewing how the journalist was added to the chat. The incident raises concerns about the sharing of secure military information and the preservation of government records.