A political and legal firestorm has erupted in Washington as Senator Mark Kelly files a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging retaliation by the Pentagon following a video message that criticized the Trump administration and reaffirmed service members’ right to refuse unlawful military orders. The lawsuit claims that Kelly was threatened with formal censure and a downgrade of his retirement rank, a move that could result in reduced pay and benefits, after the video triggered backlash from both the White House and senior Pentagon leadership. Kelly argues the proposed actions violate free speech protections and due process under military law, and were initiated outside established military procedures. WATCH
15 January,2026 01:25 AM IST
A remark made by Donald Trump aboard Air Force One during a turbulent flight has ignited widespread controversy, drawing criticism from political opponents and reigniting debate over his long-standing pattern of provocative comments. As the aircraft encountered turbulence along the Atlantic coast, Trump was heard saying he was “looking for something to grab” before adding that it was “not going to be Karoline.” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who was standing nearby, appeared momentarily taken aback before responding with laughter, a reaction that quickly became a focal point online. WATCH
15 January,2026 01:22 AM IST
The US Defense Department has confirmed that Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok will begin operating inside the Pentagon network later this month, joining Google’s generative AI tools as part of a major military technology shift. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon plans to feed large volumes of military and intelligence data into AI systems to speed up analysis, decision-making, and battlefield readiness. The move signals a far more aggressive approach to artificial intelligence than previous administrations.
14 January,2026 12:54 AM IST
Is the Pentagon legally allowed to demote a retired U.S. Senator for a video statement? Senator Mark Kelly is fighting back after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth initiated steps that could reduce Kelly’s retired military rank and pension. The controversy centres on a video discussing whether service members may refuse unlawful orders — a principle long recognized in U.S. military law.
06 January,2026 05:04 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
