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

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

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

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

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

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling