Lawmakers question why Apple doesn't provide outside authorization to their default secure messaging app, or provide their own secure means of messaging non-App

Lawmakers question why Apple doesn't provide outside authorization to their default secure messaging app, or provide their own secure means of messaging non-Apple hardware a family member might be provided by their cell carrier. The answer seems to be Apple wants to force families to purchase an iPhone for every family member, or download and agree to the terms of a third-party app in order to securely communicate.