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

Fine has not appeared fearful of censure or any loss of his committee assignments.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 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

Kelly filed a lawsuit in January that accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of violating his First Amendment rights by moving to formally censure him and demote him over the video.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Still wary of censure, I further related to him my entry into Mr. Jonathan Gitney’s house and my theft of clothing.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson