Journalist receives U.S. war plans for Yemen accidentally

In a surprising incident, a journalist from The Atlantic named Jeffrey Goldberg was mistakenly included in a group chat with U.S. national security officials. The chat discussed plans to bomb the Houthi forces in Yemen. Goldberg initially thought the invitation to the chat was a joke. However, he later confirmed that the war plans he received seemed genuine, as U.S. bombing began shortly after. The National Security Council acknowledged that the shared materials appeared to be authentic. It raised concerns about the security protocol, as the chat took place on the encrypted messaging app Signal, which is not designed for secure government communication. Additionally, there is an ongoing legal case concerning the Alien Enemies Act, a law from 1798. A federal appeals court is considering if the act can be used to deport alleged members of a Venezuelan gang called Tren de Aragua. The Trump administration has argued that the gang should be treated as a foreign terrorist group under this act. A judge has temporarily blocked the deportations, stating that those affected have not been given proper legal rights to defend themselves. In another political matter, Second Lady Usha Vance is visiting Greenland this week. This trip has raised eyebrows due to President Trump's past comments about the U.S. buying Greenland. The Danish government has firmly stated that Greenland is not for sale. Vance's trip is officially described as a cultural visit to learn more about Greenland's heritage, but some observers find it unusual given the political tensions. Lastly, there has been a significant drop in drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in recent months. Preliminary data shows fatalities have decreased by over 26% since June 2023. Experts attribute this decline to factors like increased availability of the overdose-reversing drug Naloxone and a decrease in the purity of fentanyl sold on the streets. Researchers also suggest that fewer young people are experimenting with drugs, which may contribute to the overall decrease in deaths.