Ratcliffe says new Signal texts show he 'did not transmit classified information'

CIA Director John Ratcliffe said the Signal chat texts published by The Atlantic Wednesday revealing the so-called "attack plans" targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels prove he "did not transmit classified information." 

Ratcliffe, speaking during a House Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats, told lawmakers "With regard to that article, I also would appreciate the opportunity to relay the fact that yesterday I spent four hours answering questions from senators as a result of that...