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Senate NDAA adds protections for 'political speech' by military retirees amid Hegseth-Kelly battle

Politics The Hill By Ellen Mitchell 23 Jun 2026 18:52 1 min read
Senate NDAA adds protections for 'political speech' by military retirees amid Hegseth-Kelly battle

The Senate’s defense authorization bill includes language that would better protect retired service members who speak out against the government in the midst of a battle between Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the lawmaker’s criticism of the Trump administration. The provision — included in the Senate Armed Service Committee’s version...

The Senate’s defense authorization bill includes language that would better protect retired service members who speak out against the government in the midst of a battle between Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the lawmaker’s criticism of the Trump administration. The provision — included in the Senate Armed Service Committee’s version...

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