Summary
Top Republican senators are calling for an investigation into the Signal leak scandal after senior Trump administration officials accidentally added a journalist to a chat discussing military strikes on Yemen.
National security adviser Mike Waltz took responsibility, but conflicting statements from Waltz and Trump have fueled confusion.
Republicans are urging probes by the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees.
Tensions within the GOP are growing, with hawkish Republicans supporting Waltz and Trump loyalists opposing him. Legal challenges have also emerged over potential violations of the Federal Records Act.
What does break rank mean in this context out of curiosity?
Doing the bare minimum. A security incident happened. Make a report on how and suggest ways to resolve / prevent it.
No further consequences required.
The term “rank and file” refers to an army marching in a grid. Breaking rank is leaving the group.
So like legitimately swapping parties or just like performatively being ashamed of their party temporarily?