Senate NDAA adds protections for 'political speech' by military retirees amid Hegseth-Kelly battle

The Senate’s defense authorization bill includes language that would better protect retired service members who speak out against the government in the midst of a battle between Sen.

Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the lawmaker’s criticism of the Trump administration.

The provision — included in the Senate Armed Service Committee’s version...