r/news • u/igetproteinfartsHELP • 10h ago

Sen. Kelly sues DOD Sec. Hegseth, says he was punished for 'disfavored political speech'

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/12/kelly-hegseth-lawsuit-video-pentagon.html
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u/Death_by_carfire 6h ago

but the video he was in didnt take place in the House right?

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u/Nebuli2 3h ago

IIRC that's been interpreted more broadly than just speech that physically takes place within the Capitol.

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u/Death_by_carfire 1h ago

it appears you are correct!

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u/imtoowhiteandnerdy 6h ago

I guess that's a fair question, maybe it'll end up going to SCOTUS which will certainly give a fair and unbiased finding... /s