censure

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Noem was the public face of that disapproval, strutting forward with arrogance in the face of public censure, a veritable clown show of ineptitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Meanwhile, Hegseth announced he would open retirement-grade determination proceedings against Kelly and issue a formal letter of censure.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

"We will not censure the government," party leader Olivier Faure told radio broadcaster France Inter.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Hegseth issued a letter of censure against the retired Navy veteran and announced the Department of Defense would decide whether to demote Kelly and reduce his pension in the coming weeks.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026

In fact, the issue was never raised at the convention, and the censure was never reversed.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling