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Democrats Demand Accountability After Deadly Iran Missile Strike

3/14/2026

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Democratic senators demand accountability after a February 28 missile strike on a girls' school in Iran killed 175 people.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's resignation over targeting errors.
She cited inadequate oversight and criticized the Trump administration's lack of transparency.
Senator Andy Kim linked the tragedy to budget cuts weakening civilian protections.
The Pentagon's ongoing investigation prompts lawmakers to demand immediate public disclosure of findings.

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Democratic senators demand accountability after a February 28 missile strike on a girls' school in Iran killed 175 people.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's resignation over targeting errors.
She cited inadequate oversight and criticized the Trump administration's lack of transparency.
Senator Andy Kim linked the tragedy to budget cuts weakening civilian protections.
The Pentagon's ongoing investigation prompts lawmakers to demand immediate public disclosure of findings.