Event Brief
Judge Blocks Pentagon from Downgrading Sen. Kelly's Rank
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: A federal judge prohibits the Pentagon from reducing Sen. Mark Kelly's military retirement rank and pay.
WHO: Sen. Mark Kelly
WHAT: Judge blocks Pentagon's action against Kelly
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM ET
WHERE: Arizona
WHY: To protect Kelly's First Amendment freedoms
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