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Sen. Kelly Suing Hegseth Over Demotion Threat: 'Unconstitutional Crusade' Sen. Kelly Suing Hegseth Over Demotion Threat: 'Unconstitutional Crusade'
Sen. Kelly Suing Hegseth Over Demotion Threat: 'Unconstitutional Crusade' Sen. Mark Kelly is suing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the Pentagon moved to demote him after taking part in a video urging troops to reject unlawful orders from President Donald Trump. The Arizona senator filed the lawsuit on Monday, Jan. 12, and announced it in a Facebook post. Kelly's suit comes exactly one week after Hegseth threatened to cut the former Navy captain's retirement pay and reduce his rank. Kelly accused Hegseth of trying to silence him in his effort to hold the Trump administration accountable. "His unconstitutional crusade against me sends a chilling mes…

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by Chris Spiker
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Meet Sen. Mark Kelly In North Jersey Meet Sen. Mark Kelly In North Jersey
Meet Sen. Mark Kelly In North Jersey Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., will be signing copies of his new children's book in Bergen County on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. The senator and former astroaut, who was considered a possible vice presidential pick, will be signing copies of the book "Mousetronaut Saves the World" at Bookends in Ridgewood.  The book is about Meteor the Mousetronaut defending the Earth from an asteroid with help from Flint the scientist and Luna the engineer, according to a synopsis.  Kelly, who was elected to the Senate in 2020, has written two books with his wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords…

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by Sam Barron
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Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate As Swing State Tour Starts Ahead Of Convention Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate As Swing State Tour Starts Ahead Of Convention
Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate As Swing State Tour Starts Ahead Of Convention Vice President Kamala Harris has ended weeks of speculation after naming Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday, Aug. 6.  The 60-year-old Walz was a seemingly late entrant to the "veepstakes" but gained popularity after several media appearances went viral.  The chair of the Democratic Governor's Association, Walz was a US Congressman from 2007 to 2019. A former high school social studies teacher, he's served 24 years in the Army National Guard. Harris said she chose Walz because of his dedication to working-class families.  One of the things that stood out …

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by Josh Lanier