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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has signed a directive ordering the department to defend the 2026 midterm elections from foreign threats. The move puts the Pentagon formally behind election security preparations ahead of next year's vote. The announcement was published by the department and is drawing attention to how the military will be involved in countering foreign interference.
- 2Hegseth Signs Directive to Defend 2026 Elections From Foreign Threats▼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.
- 3Pentagon Awards RTX $20.7 Billion Missile Production Contract▼Department of War and RTX Accelerate Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile Production Through $20.7B Award
The US Department of War has awarded RTX a $20.7 billion contract to accelerate production of the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The deal is intended to expand manufacturing capacity and replenish stockpiles of the air-to-air missile, which is widely used by US and allied forces. The announcement underscores continued heavy US investment in munitions production.
- 4Women veterans say military healthcare system fails them at home▼Women fight America’s wars. The military healthcare system fails them at home
A new opinion piece argues that women who serve in America's wars are being let down by the military healthcare system once they return home. It highlights a gap between women's growing role in the armed forces and the support and medical care available to them as veterans, prompting renewed debate over how the Pentagon and Department of Veterans Affairs serve female service members.
- 5Trump administration proposes fuel rules that would raise gas prices▼Gas prices are too low for Trump. "The Department of Transportation says it’s ready to announce fuel economy standards t
The Department of Transportation is preparing to announce new fuel economy standards that analysts estimate would raise gas prices by about 76 cents a gallon and increase fuel use by 45%. Critics say the move is baffling while energy costs are already elevated by the war in Ukraine, with some arguing the administration views cheap gas as a problem rather than a benefit.
- 6Defense Unicorns wins $350M Defense Department software contract▼Defense Unicorns awarded $350M DOW contract to provide an open-source platform to enhance software delivery
Defense Unicorns has been awarded a $350 million Department of War contract to deliver an open-source platform aimed at improving how software reaches military users. The company, which specializes in software delivery tooling for defense applications, will provide a platform designed to speed up and streamline deployment of software across defense systems, part of a broader push to modernize government software practices.
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has signed a directive aimed at defending the 2026 midterm elections from foreign threats. The announcement, published by the Department of War, is drawing attention in the United States and abroad, with the story trending in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. Observers are weighing what role the Pentagon will play in election security and how the directive will be implemented ahead of the vote.