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Senator Sues Defense Over Censorship of Free Speech

1/13/2026

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  • Senator Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense, alleging his free speech rights were violated after Trump administration sought to censure him for a video urging service members to reject illegal orders.
  • The lawsuit argues the censure letter from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is unlawful and undermines legislative independence.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump proposed acquiring Greenland to counter Russian or Chinese influence, drawing NATO leaders' criticism.