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Hegseth orders one-day military stand-down so troops can vote
Original: Hegseth announces one-day stand-down to allow troops to vote
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a one-day stand-down across the US military to allow service members time to vote. The order pauses normal duties for a day, with commanders expected to arrange time for troops to cast ballots. The move has drawn attention amid ongoing debate about voting access for Americans serving overseas or away from their home states.
Why now: The announcement comes as voting access for military personnel is a live issue heading into an election period.
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- Hegseth announces one-day stand-down to allow troops to vote · The Washington Post
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