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US Senator Mark Kelly Sues Pentagon Chief Hegseth over Demotion Threats

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12:10 JST, January 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Mark Kelly sued U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, saying Pentagon proceedings to demote the Arizona Democrat from his retired Navy captain rank violated Kelly’s free speech rights because he urged troops to reject unlawful orders.

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