Pentagon escalates probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over lawful orders video
The Defense Department says it is accelerating its probe into Sen. Mark Kelly for allegedly violating military law.
By Riley Ceder
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US admiral overseeing military operations in Latin America retires
Adm. Alvin Holsey's retirement was announced by the Pentagon in October, over a month into the Trump administration’s strikes on suspected drug boats.
Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in boat attack
Democrats who were also briefed and saw video of the survivors being killed questioned the Trump administration’s rationale.
US Naval Academy fires commandant of midshipmen
Capt. Gilbert Clark Jr. was relieved from his duties “due to a loss of confidence" in his ability to lead the Brigade of Midshipmen, the school said.
By Beth Sullivan
Pentagon says it’s investigating senator for ‘illegal orders’ video
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a Navy veteran, joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video last week that called for U.S. troops to refuse unlawful orders.
Lawmakers urge troops to refuse illegal orders in video
President Trump called for lawmakers from the video to be arrested and put on trial in a Truth Social post.
By Riley Ceder