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Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after warning about following illegal orders

Jan 5, 2026, 7:02 AM | Updated: 7:08 am

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens during a news conference with President Donald Trump at Mar-...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens during a news conference with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced that he is issuing a letter of censure to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the lawmaker’s participation in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.

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Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after warning about following illegal orders