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Hegseth Signs Directive to Shield 2026 Elections From Foreign Threats
Original: 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 midterm elections from foreign threats. The move signals a more active Pentagon role in election security, an area traditionally led by civilian agencies. Details of the directive, including which foreign actors it targets and how the military will coordinate with other departments, have not yet been made public.
Why now: Fresh military involvement in election security is contentious and could shape how the 2026 midterms are protected.
Pete HegsethUnited States Department of War2026 US midterm elections
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- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Signs Directive to Defend 2026 Elections From Foreign Threat · war.gov
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