Democratic Senators Fault Hegseth’s Leadership on Iran
Secretary Hegseth is accused by Senate Democrats of violating international law and gutting civilian protection programs during military operations in Iran.
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Published Apr 20, 2026
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Eleven Democratic senators, led by Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen, have formally accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of violating international law and endangering U.S. troops through his conduct of military operations in Iran.
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