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Hegseth says military cyber forces will guard US midterm election systems
Original: Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says national security and military cyber forces will help protect US election systems during the upcoming midterm elections. The announcement, picked up by AP and multiple local outlets nationwide, signals the Pentagon's planned role in defending election infrastructure against cyber threats. It has drawn attention as officials prepare security measures ahead of the vote.
Why now: The Pentagon chief's pledge to deploy military cyber forces for midterm election security is a notable policy announcement with potential political controversy.
Pete HegsethDepartment of DefenseUS midterm elections
Evidence
- Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms · KMTV 3 News Now Omaha
- Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms · FOX5 Vegas
- Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms · kctv5.com
- Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms · WAVY.com
- Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms · AP News
- Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms · Bozeman Daily Chronicle
- Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms · WSLS
- Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms · News4JAX
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