American Oversight has expanded its legal action against Trump administration officials, calling for the retention of Signal app communications. The move comes in the wake of allegations that Pete Hegseth disclosed sensitive information about a military operation in Yemen using the Signal app, sparking worries about potential breaches of federal record-keeping regulations. The lawsuit specifically names officials such as Ratcliffe and Gabbard as defendants, underscoring the growing scrutiny over the use of encrypted messaging platforms by government officials. The legal action seeks to compel the preservation of electronic communications that may have implications for transparency and accountability within the administration. This development underscores the increasing focus on the digital footprint of public officials and the need to ensure that official communications are properly documented and accessible for oversight purposes.