The White House has officially stated that the controversy surrounding the recent leak of war plans via the Signal messaging application is now considered closed. Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced on Monday that measures have been implemented to prevent similar incidents from recurring, though she declined to provide specific details.

This declaration effectively ends speculation regarding potential disciplinary action against National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, individuals implicated in the incident. The resolution, however, has drawn criticism. Democratic lawmaker Madeleine Dean has accused Republicans of employing deflection tactics and failing to adequately address the security breach, demanding accountability and further explanation.

Speaking at a summit in Bucha, Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated calls for Russia to be held accountable for alleged war crimes committed since the 2022 invasion. Marking the third anniversary of the withdrawal of Russian forces from Bucha, Zelenskyy cited over 183,000 documented crimes linked to Russian aggression.

President Zelenskyy emphasized that this figure does not encompass the full scope of alleged crimes committed in currently occupied Ukrainian territories. He stressed the necessity of robust international law to safeguard Ukrainians and European society from future threats. Furthermore, President Zelenskyy asserted that justice is paramount to prevent the spread of evil, advocating for continued pressure and sanctions on Russia to contain further escalation of the conflict and related abuses. Russia has not yet commented on the remarks, but previously denied these accusations.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), alongside Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging the former president’s recent executive order regarding election procedures. Filed in Washington, D.C., the suit alleges that the order, issued on March 25th, oversteps presidential authority by imposing requirements that could disenfranchise eligible voters.

Specifically, the DNC contends that provisions mandating proof of citizenship for voters, preventing the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day, and threatening federal funding cuts to non-compliant states are unconstitutional. The lawsuit argues that the Constitution vests the power to regulate federal elections primarily in individual states and Congress, not the executive branch.

This legal challenge is not isolated. Earlier on Monday, voting rights organizations also initiated legal action against the executive order, signaling widespread concern over its potential impact on fair and accessible elections. The White House has not yet responded to the suit.