Grand jury does not charge 6 Democrats over military orders

A federal grand jury declined to indict six congressional Democrats who faced President Trump’s criticism for a video urging military members to reject “illegal orders.” The move follows Trump’s demand for their arrest, labeling their comments as “seditious.” Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly condemned the indictment efforts as an abuse of power. This unusual grand jury decision highlights the Justice Department’s challenges in politically sensitive cases.

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