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Jennifer Shutt

Policy

Sen. Kelly’s lawyers say Pentagon is attempting to violate his constitutional rights

In a court filing, they say that DOJ erred in asserting that retired military officers can be punished for speaking out against DOD policies.

Policy

Congress hurtles toward partial shutdown after Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis

Senate Democrats want new limits on federal agents in a compromise bill to fund the Defense Department before Friday's deadline.

Policy

Sen. Kelly sues Hegseth over penalties for 'illegal orders' video

The combat veteran's 46-page suit says Trump administration attempts to punish him violate the First Amendment, separation of powers, due process, and more.

Policy

Hegseth aims to dock Sen. Kelly's pension for illegal-orders video

The defense secretary, who originally threatened to court-martial the senator, said on Monday said that he would instead try to reduce his rank and retirement pay.

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Supreme Court is asked to allow White House to block $4B in foreign aid

A lower court held that the move deprives Congress of its constitutional power of the purse.