Hegseth instructs Pentagon to defend 2026 elections from 'foreign actors'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo directing the military to defend the US midterm elections from foreign interference. The Pentagon announced this action on Monday.
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1 viewpointExclusive: Hegseth directs Defense Dept. to fight foreigners who "meddle" in U.S. elections
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3 viewpointsPentagon directs cyber, intelligence agencies to counter foreign election threats
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3 viewpointsHegseth Election Security Order Fuels New Debate Over Trump and 2026 Midterms
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