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Hegseth Signs Directive to Defend 2026 Elections From Foreign Threats
Original: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Signs Directive to Defend 2026 Elections From Foreign Threat
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has signed a directive aimed at defending the 2026 United States elections from foreign threats. The move puts the defense department formally into election-security planning ahead of the midterm contests. The exact scope of the directive, which agencies will be involved, and what specific threats it targets have not been detailed, and reactions to the order have so far been limited.
Why now: The directive's release puts military resources into US election security, a contested and politically sensitive area.
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- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Signs Directive to Defend 2026 Elections From Foreign Threat · war.gov
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