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September 28, 2026
Defense Secretary Hegseth Orders Military to Protect Midterm Elections
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo directing military action to defend against foreign election interference.
- US Cyber Command will deploy advanced cyber capabilities in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security.
- Concerns arise over the downsizing of key agencies under the Trump administration, potentially impacting election security efforts.
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- Exclusive: Hegseth directs Defense Dept. to fight foreigners who "meddle" in U.S. electionsSep 28, 2026 at 7:48 PM · Axios
- Hegseth instructs Pentagon to defend 2026 elections from ‘foreign actors’Sep 28, 2026 at 11:26 PM · The Hill
- Hegseth directs military to defend US midterm elections from foreign interferenceSep 29, 2026 at 3:15 AM · CNN