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Mark Kelly: Hegseth's Threat 'Almost Comical'

Democratic senator says the court-martial possibility makes no sense

(Newser) - Sen. Mark Kelly continues to push back after the Pentagon launched an investigation that could see the Arizona Democrat, a retired Navy captain, hauled back to active duty and court-martialed. "The whole thing is almost comical," the Arizona Democrat told Rachel Maddow on MSNBC, reports USA Today . "...

Kelly Responds to Pentagon's Court-Martial Threat

Senator says he won't be 'silenced by bullies'

(Newser) - Sen. Mark Kelly is pushing back against the Pentagon's threat of a possible court-martial . In a post on X , Kelly, a retired Navy captain and former astronaut, said he learned of the investigation via social media and dismissed it as an attempt to intimidate lawmakers.
  • "When I was
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Pentagon Investigates Mark Kelly Over Video to Troops

Former Navy pilot and astronaut could face court-martial

(Newser) - President Trump warned that Democratic lawmakers who posted a video calling for US troops to refuse unlawful orders faced "serious trouble." Now, the Pentagon says it is investigating one of them, Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, for possible breaches of military law, per the AP . The Pentagon statement...

Mike Johnson Backs Trump on Sedition Attacks Against Dems

Speaker claims Trump was 'defining' sedition, not calling for executions

(Newser) - House Speaker Mike Johnson came to the defense of President Trump after the president's latest incendiary comments, in which Trump accused congressional Democrats of "sedition"—a crime the POTUS noted is "punishable by death." Trump, who suggested that six Democrats who encouraged US troops to...

Amid Shutdown Fight, Johnson Refuses to Swear In Ariz. Dem

House speaker says Adelita Grijalva will be sworn in 'as soon as we get back to work'

(Newser) - Arizona's newest House member, Adelita Grijalva, remains in limbo as House Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear her in, a move drawing sharp criticism from the state's Democratic senators. Grijalva, who recently won a special election to succeed her late father, Raul Grijalva, is stuck on the...

Governor After Grand Canyon Fire: Why Didn't You Stop It?

Katie Hobbs questions strategy of letting it burn after destruction of famous North Rim lodge

(Newser) - Arizona's governor and its two senators have a question for federal officials after a devastating Grand Canyon wildfire: Why did you let it burn? The Dragon Bravo fire ended up destroying a historic lodge in the North Rim and several other decades-old structures when it burned out of control....

Mark Kelly Is Through With His Tesla

Democrat says car is a 'rolling billboard' for Elon Musk

(Newser) - President Trump said on Tuesday that he's buying one of the Teslas displayed at the White House as an endorsement of Elon Musk's product. Had he waited a few days, he might have avoided the depreciation hit by instead making an offer on a gently used model driven...

Democrats Are in a Shutdown Pickle
Democrats Are in
a Shutdown Pickle
Mar 13, 2025 6:22 AM CDT

Democrats Are in a Shutdown Pickle

They don't want to vote for the GOP spending measure, but fear the alternative is worse

(Newser) - The government will shut down at midnight Friday unless Congress passes a spending measure before then, and the deadline is putting Senate Democrats in a bind: They don't want to vote for the GOP-authored resolution before them, but they fear the alternative of triggering a shutdown is worse. Coverage:...

DC's New Feud Pits Elon Musk vs. Mark Kelly
DC's New Feud
Pits Elon Musk
vs. Mark Kelly
the rundown
Mar 11, 2025 12:03 PM CDT

DC's New Feud Pits Elon Musk vs. Mark Kelly

Face of DOGE called the senator and former astronaut a 'traitor' for trip to Ukraine

(Newser) - Elon Musk has picked a fight with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, and the former astronaut and ex-Navy pilot seems happy to oblige. Coverage:
  • The sniping began when Kelly posted a photo of his recent trip to Ukraine, writing that "what I saw proved to me we can'
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Harris Meets With VP Finalists Sunday

Minnesota Tim Walz's star continues to rise

(Newser) - Vice President Kamala Harris plans to campaign in Philadelphia with her 2024 running mate on Tuesday night, meaning her main priority Sunday and Monday will be figuring out who that person will be.
  • 3 meetings: The Washington Post reports Harris will meet in person on Sunday with Minnesota Gov. Tim
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Top VP Contender Is Out of the Running

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declined to participate in vetting process: report

(Newser) - What we know for sure: the ticket won't read Harris-Cooper. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday he is pulling out of consideration for Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. One of a dozen or so Democrats under discussion, Cooper said he was "honored to be considered" but...

Case for Mark Kelly as VP Is 'Authentic, Persuasive'
As VP Pick, Kelly Could
Be 'Greatest Weapon'
OPINION
Jul 24, 2024 2:35 PM CDT

As VP Pick, Kelly Could Be 'Greatest Weapon'

Senator from Arizona is a former astronaut and both his parents were police officers

(Newser) - Much of the speculation about Vice President Kamala Harris' possible running mate has involved Democratic governors like Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro. But some commentators say she should take the big step of picking a former astronaut. The case for picking Sen. Mark Kelly is "shiny, authentic, and persuasive,"...

Another Would-Be Challenger Backs Harris
Challengers to Harris
Are Dropping Like Flies
UPDATED
Jul 22, 2024 10:36 AM CDT

Challengers to Harris Are Dropping Like Flies

Govs. Andy Beshear, Getchen Whitmer, and JB Pritzker say they won't run for nomination

(Newser) - Kamala Harris hasn't locked down the Democratic nomination, but the list of potential challengers continues to shrink quickly. On Monday morning, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear told the Morning Joe show that he wouldn't run, reports the Hill . "The vice president is smart and strong, which will make...

Democrat Senators Stop Short of Saying Menendez Should Resign

But AOC does think he should step down

(Newser) - Add Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the list of politicians who think Sen. Bob Menendez needs to resign due to his indictment on corruption charges . The Democratic representative said the charges against Menendez, including allegations that he accepted bribes including a Mercedes-Benz, are "very serious," the Guardian reports. "Consistency...

Kelly Win in Arizona Brings Dems Closer to Senate Control
Kelly Win in Arizona Brings
Dems Closer to Senate Control
ELECTION 2022
Nov 12, 2022 12:33 AM CST

Kelly Win in Arizona Brings Dems Closer to Senate Control

Party now needs to win in either Nevada or Georgia to retain control of chamber

(Newser) - Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly won his bid for reelection Friday in the crucial swing state of Arizona, defeating Republican venture capitalist Blake Masters to put his party one victory away from clinching control of the chamber for the next two years of Joe Biden’s presidency. With Vice President Kamala...

Potential Spoiler Drops Out of Arizona Senate Race

Marc Victor gave his endorsement to Republican Blake Masters

(Newser) - Libertarian Marc Victor announced Tuesday that he’s ending his campaign for US Senate in Arizona, cancelling his role as a potential spoiler in a race that now pits Republican Blake Masters against Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly. Per the New York Times , Victor endorsed Masters and posted a video...

New Poll Assesses 4 Key Senate Races
New Poll
Assesses
4 Key
Senate Races
Oct 31, 2022 10:34 AM CDT

New Poll Assesses 4 Key Senate Races

Democrats lead in 3, including Pennsylvania, and are deadlocked in Nevada, per 'NYT' data

(Newser) - The midterms are just eight days away, and new polls continue to roll out—including a major one from the New York Times and Siena College. It looks at four key Senate races and finds that Democrats hold slim leads in three, with the last one deadlocked.
  • Arizona: Democratic Sen.
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In Arizona Senate Race, Good News for Republicans

Contest with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly is now a toss-up, according to two election forecasters

(Newser) - Another closely watched race in the upcoming midterms has shifted in the direction of Republicans. The Cook Political Report on Thursday moved the Senate race in Arizona from "lean Democrat" to "toss-up," and Politico did the same in its own forecast . The race features Democratic incumbent Mark...

Election Deniers Win Their Arizona Primaries

Trump pick Blake Masters will face incumbent Mark Kelly in Nov.; Mark Finchem wins SoS nom

(Newser) - It was a big night in Arizona for GOP candidates endorsed by former President Trump. First, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly will be facing off in November against Trump pick Blake Masters, who got the ex-president's thumbs-up in June. First-time political candidate Masters, who has also received support from Silicon...

Mark Kelly Sworn In as Newest Senator
Mark Kelly Joins the Senate
Dec 2, 2020 4:03 PM CST

Mark Kelly Joins the Senate

Retired astronaut sworn in by Mike Pence

(Newser) - There is an astronaut in the Senate again. Sen. Mark Kelly, who flipped the Arizona seat held by Republican Sen. Martha McSally in a special election last month, was sworn in Wednesday to serve the remaining two years of late Sen. John McCain's term, CNN reports. He was sworn...

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