# Hegseth vs. Kelly: Free Speech in Uniform

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Podcast: [Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-05-13T11:05:41+00:00
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Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to demote and cut retirement pay of retired Navy Captain Mark Kelly, now Arizona Senator, due to a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders. A federal judge blocked the move, citing First Amendment rights. Hegseth is appealing, raising questions about the balance between free speech and military discipline. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bb7321904ecf9581

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