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Coverage dated January 4, 2026

Mark Kelly responds to Pete Hegseth's censure announcement

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Sen. Mark Kelly denounces Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s censure as “un-American,” pledging to fight efforts that could strip his retired Navy rank.

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  1. FOX 5 DC

    Hegseth censures Sen. Mark Kelly after 'illegal orders' video (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that a letter of censure has been issued to U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over the Arizona lawmaker's participation in a video that called on troops to “refuse illegal orders."

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after warning about following illegal orders (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the censure was “a necessary process step” to proceedings that could result in a demotion from Kelly's retired rank of captain in the U.S. Navy.

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly over warning to soldiers about following illegal orders (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the censure was “a necessary process step” to proceedings that could result in a demotion from the Arizona senator’s retired rank of captain in the Navy.

  4. Townhall

    Pete Hegseth Moves to Censure Sen. Mark Kelly After Urging Troops to Disobey Orders (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Pete Hegseth calls for censure of Sen. Mark Kelly over remarks urging troops to disobey orders.

  5. The Boston Globe

    Hegseth censures Kelly after Democrats’ video warning about following unlawful orders (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The Defense Secretary said that the censure was “a necessary process step” to proceedings that could result in a demotion from Kelly’s retired rank of captain in the US Navy.

  6. Kokomo Tribune

    Hegseth censures Sen. Mark Kelly after warning about illegal orders and outlines plan to demote Democrat in retirement (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    Hegseth censures Sen. Mark Kelly after warning about illegal orders and outlines plan to demote Democrat in retirement.

  7. Newsweek

    Mark Kelly responds to Pete Hegseth's censure announcement (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Sen. Mark Kelly denounces Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s censure as “un-American,” pledging to fight efforts that could strip his retired Navy rank.

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