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Warren Leads Senators to Question Inactive Civilian Protection Program

7/8/2026

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Ten Democratic senators, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, wrote Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the CHMR program.
A May Inspector General report said civilian-protection efforts were largely inactive and the department blocked tracking tools.
Experts warn that civilian deaths in Somalia, Yemen and the February Iranian school strike, which killed over 150, could boost insurgent recruitment.

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Ten Democratic senators, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, wrote Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the CHMR program.
A May Inspector General report said civilian-protection efforts were largely inactive and the department blocked tracking tools.
Experts warn that civilian deaths in Somalia, Yemen and the February Iranian school strike, which killed over 150, could boost insurgent recruitment.