LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge blocked the Pentagon on Thursday from reducing Senator Mark Kelly’s retired military rank and pension pay as punishment after he urged troops to reject unlawful orders. In the clip, Kelly stated: “Our laws are clear: You can refuse illegal orders.”WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 12: U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) speaks with reporters in the basement of the Dirksen Senate Office Building on February 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. AdvertisementKelly brought a lawsuit against the Trump administration to halt the censure. Senator for his views on military policy,” Leon wrote. Trump administration lawyers had urged the judge to dismiss Kelly’s lawsuit.

Source: Huffington Post February 12, 2026 18:57 UTC