Pentagon Pete Faces Fire Over Alleged Yemen Civilian-Casualty Cover-Up

The Daily Beast reports that NBC sources say three April Yemen airstrikes, part of Operation Rough Rider, likely killed around 150 civilians and wounded 200, contradicting the Pentagon’s public denial of civilian casualties. Amnesty International condemns the White House and Pentagon for a lack of transparency as lawmakers press for answers, and leaked documents show casualty tallies being revised or reclassified in a way that could obscure the true toll amid Trump-era military actions. The piece frames Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as central to the controversy and notes the Pentagon’s ongoing comment requests.