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Senators Probe Pentagon Chief Hegseth Over Civilian Casualties

4/21/2026

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) lead lawmakers investigating Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth for actions they allege harmed civilians in the Iran war.
They cite a missile strike on an elementary school that killed over 100 children as evidence.
The senators say Hegseth cut civilian protection programs and spurned rules of engagement.
Hegseth faces five impeachment articles tied to civilian casualties and insider trading linked to the war.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) lead lawmakers investigating Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth for actions they allege harmed civilians in the Iran war.
They cite a missile strike on an elementary school that killed over 100 children as evidence.
The senators say Hegseth cut civilian protection programs and spurned rules of engagement.
Hegseth faces five impeachment articles tied to civilian casualties and insider trading linked to the war.