White House’s Waltz received Trump’s backing

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White House closes case on Signal and stands by Waltz, with key questions still unanswered
When Donald Trump selected Mike Waltz to serve as national security adviser, the choice was widely seen as win-win: A combat veteran with four Bronze Stars would bring his judgment to the White House and his deep-red Florida House district was safe in Republican hands.
White House’s Waltz received Trump’s backing, but his private troubles persist
In public, White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is struggling. In private, there's reason to believe his troubles appear even more serious.
White House considers Signal chat leak case 'closed,' reiterates support for Waltz, press secretary says
The White House considers the Signal chat leak case "closed," press secretary Karoline Leavitt told the media Monday.

Waltz created OTHER SIGNAL CHATS with officials

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Will Trump Fire Mike Waltz Over the Leaked Signal Group Chat?
Despite calls for Mike Waltz or Pete Hegseth to resign, so far White House officials are bashing only The Atlantic. Here’s the latest on the debacle.
‘Shocking, and not at all surprising’: Waltz created OTHER SIGNAL CHATS with officials
According to the Wall Street Journal, Michael Waltz has created multiple other Signal chats to discuss national security matters with officials. Plus, Rep. Jason Crow joins to discuss the threat posed to servicemembers by these Signal chats and his new legislation to end dark money in elections.
Mike Waltz Used Signal for More Sensitive National Security Chats: Report
The national security adviser's use of the messaging app is under scrutiny after he mistakenly added a journalist to a sensitive chat.
Mike Waltz Is Losing Support Inside the White House
Although Trump decided not to fire his national security adviser over the Signal group chat, Waltz’s position is tenuous, ...
Randy Fine, Josh Weil in tight race to replace Mike Waltz’s seat
All eyes are on Florida as two key congressional races on Tuesday could determine how slim Republican’s majority is in the ...
A Competitive Race for Mike Waltz’s Seat Rattles Republicans
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In public, President Trump has defended his national security adviser. But behind the scenes, he has cast around for advice.
Mike Waltz Under Fire After Leaving Venmo List Public: What To Know
Wired reported that the national security adviser's list of friends on Venmo was public until Wednesday afternoon.
'It's embarrassing': Trump national security adviser Waltz takes responsibility for war plan leak
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently invited a reporter into a Signal chat discussing a military strike against ...
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‘Waltz deserves to be fired’: Outrage over national security adviser reportedly hosting MORE chats
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz adding The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal group chat continues ...
‘Case closed’ on Mike Waltz adding anti-Trump journo to Signal chat — as massive tariffs eclipse scandal
As the president has made it very clear, Mike Waltz continues to be an important part of his national security team. And this ...