Democrats file new war powers resolutions and call for public hearings on Iran strikes
Hegseth is a target of Democratic demands for public testimony explaining the objectives of the Iran military operation.

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Hegseth is a target of Democratic demands for public testimony explaining the objectives of the Iran military operation.

Senate Democrats filed War Powers resolutions to force a withdrawal from Iran unless authorized by Congress. They are pressuring GOP leadership to hold public hearings amid rising gas prices and polls showing broad public disapproval of the conflict.
Democratic senator who opposed previous resolution
GOP senator who supported previous resolution
Left-leaning outlets like Common Dreams and The Guardian emphasize Democratic demands for accountability and Hegseth's "cavalier" disregard for rules of engagement. In contrast, center-leaning sources such as ABC Columbia and NDTV focus on the tactical success of destroying mine-laying vessels and Hegseth's pledge to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
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Democratic senator who opposed previous resolution
GOP senator who supported previous resolution