Hegseth's biggest 'Signalgate' mistake

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VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025 THE LATEST Kristi Noem's threat to 'eliminate FEMA' would compound disaster By Jarvis DeBerry Kristi Noem's threat to 'eliminate FEMA' would compound disaster By Jarvis DeBerry People who inhabited the wasteland that followed Hurricane Katrina in 2005 can tell you stories about the local government official who criticized the government's insufficient response by wearing a T-shirt that played on FEMA's acronym, which read, "Fix Everything My Ass!"   Indeed, it's hard to think of a federal agency that people in South Louisiana hated more those days than the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Even now, as the 20th anniversary of the deadly flooding approaches, it's unclear how much the hard feelings toward FEMA have ebbed.   So why do Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's words in a Cabinet meeting Monday that she plans to eliminate FEMA sound so ominous and threatening? Because she serves in an administration that doesn't appear to believe the American people should have any expectations that their government will help them. And that's not the mindset that should guide a rethinking of emergency management.   This is a preview of Jarvis DeBerry's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES SABRINA SINGH One message in the Signal group chat puts Pete Hegseth's ineptitude on full display While the national security adviser has rightfully come under fire, the defense secretary deserves the most scrutiny. Read more.  JARED HOLT Trump admin's tough talk on terrorism is a Trojan horse for authoritarian power grabs As Trump touts emphasis on national security, DOGE takes its chainsaw to terrorism prevention. Read more.  RICHARD L. HASEN Trump's executive order on elections is a blatant power grab It seems especially dangerous to take power away from the states when there are many threats to our democracy. Read more.   JA'HAN JONES ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is a megaphone for MAGA propaganda Smith's latest friendly chats with popular conservative influencers show how ESPN's top star is promoting right-wing talking points. Read more.  TOP VIDEOS DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE 'This is not the first thing he has screwed up': Sen. Mark Kelly calls on Pete Hegseth to resign WATCH NOW ALL IN 'Four-alarm fire': Passwords for Hegseth, Gabbard and Waltz reportedly found online WATCH NOW CHRIS JANSING REPORTS Rubio on journalist receiving military plans: 'Someone made a big mistake' WATCH NOW JOSÉ DÍAZ-BALART White House says Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea ceasefire WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC In a new episode of "Main Justice," MSNBC Legal Analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord examine the chilling effect of the Trump administration's actions on law firms, the lack of due process given to Venezuelan migrants who were deported, and legal issues surrounding the now-infamous Signal chat containing national defense information. Listen now, and subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening and bonus content.  In a new episode of "Why Is This Happening?," Chris Hayes is joined by Beverly Gage, author of "G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century," to discuss the history of the FBI and its role in the second Trump administration. Listen now.   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE