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

Ruth Luque, one of the lawmakers who backed the censure measures, said she wanted a leader who would put public interest and security first.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

With the censure motions out of the way, the government can resume its efforts to get the second half of a much-needed 2026 austerity budget through parliament.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 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

She ran through the kitchen, ignoring Mama’s and Cook’s yelps of surprise and shouted censure, grabbed the saltshaker off the prep table, and climbed the stairs, her short legs pumping hard up the grand staircase.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland