U.S. Senate Cuts Hegseth Travel Funds Over Iran School Bombing, Probes
The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee has included a provision in the 2027 NDAA to cut Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's travel funding by 75% until the Pentagon releases overdue investigations into civilian harm, including a February 2026 strike on an Iranian girls' school in Minab that killed 165 people. Lawmakers also demand unedited video of U.S. Southern Command strikes on drug-smuggling vessels in Latin American waters. A separate amendment to bar Iran operations funding without authorization failed by one vote.
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US Senate moves to restrict Defense Secretary Hegseth’s travel over stalled probes into Iran school bombing and boat strikes
The US Senate Armed Services Committee has included a provision in its version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would cut Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s travel funding by 75% until he provides lawmakers with overdue civilian harm investigations and unedited video footage. Specifically, the committee demands reports on the February 2026 strike on an Iranian girls’ school in Minab that killed at least 165 people, three separate Yemen strikes, and videos of US Southern Command boat strikes in Latin American waters. The provision also requires unredacted investigations into Operation Absolution Resolve—the January 2026 operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro—and a certification on contractor support for clandestine activities. A separate amendment to prohibit funding for Iran operations without congressional authorization failed by one vote. President Donald Trump dismissed the school strike as an unintended mistake and said he could provide a report if asked. The NDAA now heads to the full Senate.
Defense NewsSenate Moves to Restrict Hegseth Travel Over Iran Strike Probe, Boat Video
The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee has included a provision in the fiscal 2027 NDAA that would cut Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's travel funding by 75% unless the Pentagon provides overdue reports on a February 2025 Tomahawk strike that hit an Iranian girls' school, killing 165 people, as well as unedited video of U.S. Southern Command strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels in Latin American waters. An additional provision to bar military funds for Iran operations without authorization failed 13-14. Lawmakers also seek the unredacted investigation into Operation Absolution Resolve, the mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. President Trump downplayed the school strike, calling it an unintentional mistake. The provision reflects growing congressional frustration over oversight and lack of transparency from Hegseth's Pentagon.
Military TimesSenate NDAA Provision Cuts Hegseth Travel Funds Pending Iran School Bombing and Boat Strike Probes
The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee has included a provision in the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would cut Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's travel funding by 75% until the Pentagon provides overdue civilian harm investigations. The demanded reports include probes into three 2025 Yemen strikes, the February 2026 bombing of an Iranian girls' school in Minab that killed at least 165 people (mostly schoolgirls), and unedited video footage of U.S. Southern Command strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels in Latin American waters. The committee approved the NDAA in an 18-9 vote. A separate amendment to prohibit military funds for Iran operations without congressional authorization and to restrict travel until a readiness report was submitted failed 13-14. The provision also requires the unredacted investigation into Operation Absolution Resolve, the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and certification of contractor support for clandestine activities.
Military TimesSenate Seeks to Cut Hegseth Travel Funds Over Iran School Bombing, Boat Strike Reports
The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee has included a provision in the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to restrict Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's travel funding by 75% until the Department of Defense provides overdue investigations and video footage. The demanded materials include civilian harm investigations for three 2025 Yemen strikes and a February 2026 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, which killed 165 people. Lawmakers are also demanding unedited video of strikes by U.S. Southern Command on alleged drug-smuggling vessels. A separate provision to prohibit military funds for Iran operations without congressional authorization failed by one vote. The move represents a bipartisan push for greater oversight amid controversies over civilian casualties and transparency.
Defense NewsSenate Moves to Cut Hegseth Travel Funds Over Iran School Strike, Boat Attack Probes
The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee has included a provision in the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would cut Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's travel funding by 75% until the Pentagon releases overdue civilian harm investigations. The investigations cover three 2025 Yemen strikes and the February 2026 bombing of a girls' school in Minab, Iran, which killed at least 165 people, mostly schoolgirls. Lawmakers also demand unedited video footage of U.S. Southern Command strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels in Latin American waters, which have killed at least 191 people since September 2025. A separate amendment to prohibit military funds for Iran operations without congressional authorization failed by one vote. The provision also requires unredacted reports on the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and contractor support for clandestine activities.
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