Text SIGN PMODWN to 50409 — The reported actions of Secretary Hegseth in sharing sensitive operational details about the Yemen strikes through unclassified private channels raise grave national security concerns. Leaking classified information, even inadvertently to personal contacts, is an egregious breach of protocols safeguarding intelligence. This compromises operational security and risks undermining the military's ability to carry out its mission safely and effectively. Such lapses in judgment from the Defense Secretary are unacceptable. They demonstrate a fundamental lack of understanding about protecting classified information that jeopardizes national security. Enough is enough. Restoring confidence in the leadership of the Pentagon is paramount. Thorough investigations must be conducted to ensure no classified information was actually exposed, and stringent disciplinary measures should follow if violations are confirmed. The apparent mishandling of intelligence by the highest defense official is extremely concerning. Urgent action is needed to address this breach and prevent future incidents that could put American personnel and operations at risk around the world.

Text SIGN PNWZKP to 50409 — congress I’m incredibly upset about the Trump administration’s attempt to fire 90% of the CFPB’s staff. Although a court has pushed back, this agency will likely remain under attack because it is fighting for consumers, not lobbyists. It's crucially important that we don't let the Trump administration defang and defund the CFPB. It represents government at its best. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created to fight to keep banks honest and protect consumers from scams and schemes to steal our data. And it has worked extremely well, forcing banks to repay or forgive at least $21 billion through enforcement, and saving us billions more through limiting banks' ability to charge them ridiculous fees. Please do whatever you can to help sustain its funding.

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Text SIGN PZHQBP to 50409 — The planned military parade on June 14th represents an egregious misuse of taxpayer funds solely to inflate the president's ego. A parade of such scale comes with an exorbitant price tag, with cost estimates ranging from $10 million to $30 million according to anonymous officials. This is an unconscionable waste of resources that could be better allocated towards supporting our troops, modernizing equipment, or providing robust healthcare and services for veterans. Lavish displays of military might do nothing to strengthen national security or honor those who serve. I urge you to speak out against this wasteful excess and ensure funds are directed where they are truly needed rather than squandered on an empty show of bravado.

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By Ben Meiselas

The Post’s slogan hasn’t died in darkness, but with Jeff Bezos trying to steer the newspaper in a new direction, it is taking a noticeable step back from the spotlight.