Not like the chat by which The Atlantic was mistakenly included, the newly revealed one was created by Mr. Hegseth. It included his spouse and a few dozen different individuals from his private {and professional} interior circle in January, earlier than his affirmation as protection secretary, and was named “Protection | Crew Huddle,” the individuals accustomed to the chat stated. He used his personal telephone, moderately than his authorities one, to entry the Sign chat.