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Senate NDAA Adds Speech Protections

Updated 2026-06-23 19:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Senate’s defense authorization bill includes language to protect retired service members who speak out against the government. This comes amid a battle between Sen. Mark Kelly and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Kelly's criticism of the Trump administration.

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The Hill
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. Th
2026-06-23 18:52 UTC
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