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Dems in illegal orders video defiant after DOJ's failed indictment attempt

Democratic lawmakers targeted by the Justice Department over a video directed at servicemembers consider their own legal action.

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More Democratic lawmakers say Trump DoJ is investigating them over military video

Three House members claim they’re being targeted for saying that troops don’t need to comply with illegal orders

The Guardian - US

Trump administration is investigating Democratic lawmakers over video message to military

The lawmakers say they have been contacted by the U.S. attorney’s office for the District of Columbia

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Senator Mark Kelly Faces Demotion: Military Pay Cut as Punishment for Video Warning Against 'Illegal Orders'

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Mark Kelly is facing demotion and a military pension cut after the video in November warning service members to defy 'illegal orders.'

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Pentagon to review ‘allegations of misconduct’ against Kelly - Roll Call

The Defense Department said it was investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over his participation in a video urging troops to disobey “unlawful orders.”

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Some Democrats Urge the Military To 'Refuse Illegal Orders.' What if the IRS, ATF, and EPA Did the Same?

Much of what the federal government does on a daily basis flouts constitutional protections and offends human decency.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation; Trump and Mamdani have cordial White House meeting – as it happened

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Democrats fear political violence after Trump accuses Congress members of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’

Capitol Police said the lawmakers Trump targeted were going to be on ‘24/7 security,’ Senator Elissa Slotkin said

The Independent UK

Outrage after Trump accuses Democrats of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’

US president roundly decried for Truth Social post after lawmakers told military personnel to refuse illegal orders

The Guardian - US

For female veterans in Congress, it’s a small club - Roll Call

“People are sort of afraid to poke their heads up and recognize that we should be talking about women who serve,” one says.

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US has contingency plans to invade Greenland and Panama, Hegseth reveals

‘You’re an embarrassment to this country,’ congressman Salud Carbaja told the defense secretary

The Independent UK

Democrats call for halt of military academy book purge - Roll Call

Two members of the House Armed Services Committee reached out to service academies amid concerns over the removal of books from libraries.

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CIA director erupts after Democrat asks whether Hegseth was drinking before Signalgate leaks

CIA Director John Ratcliffe blew up on Democratic Congressman Jimmy Gomez during House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing

The Independent UK

Democrats seek criminal probe over group chat on Houthi strike - Roll Call

Democratic lawmakers called for criminal investigations Wednesday into the conduct surrounding a Signal chat discussing military action.

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Slotkin leads return of the national security women for Democrats - Roll Call

A handful of Democratic women with national security and military backgrounds are back in the spotlight early into Donald Trump's second term.

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After briefing, Intelligence panelists confident skies are safe - Roll Call

House Intelligence Committee members left a classified briefing largely satisfied that the uptick in alleged drone sightings isn't nefarious.

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NDAA features historic raise for junior enlisted troops - Roll Call

The compromise defense bill would give America’s lowest-ranking military personnel one of the largest raises in U.S. history.

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House task force hears from local officers on Trump rally shooting - Roll Call

A congressional task force heard testimony Thursday from local law enforcement officers about the July 13 near assassination of Donald Trump.

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President Biden Clashes With House Democrats Over Voter Concerns

President Biden's tense exchange with House Democrats over concerns about his vigor and electoral standing underscores the complexities within the Democrat...

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House Passes Bill To Automatically Register Young Men for the Draft

The Selective Service should be abolished, not made more efficient and equitable.

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Panel pitches NDAA plan to improve troops’ quality of life - Roll Call

A bipartisan House Armed Services Committee panel issued a report with 31 recommendations to improve the lives of military families.

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House Republicans divided on path forward for Ukraine aid - Roll Call

Lawmakers have started to brainstorm options as Speaker Mike Johnson appears unlikely to bring up the Senate-passed bill.

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Rep. Mike Garcia pushes for ‘right sized’ Ukraine supplemental - Roll Call

California Republican says White House response to questions in report is key for House GOP consideration of supplemental Ukraine aid.

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After infant formula crisis, lawmakers look to donor milk - Roll Call

Lawmakers want to make donor breast milk more mainstream but advocates warn the alternative comes with risk.

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