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Pete Hegseth signs directive to defend 2026 elections
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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.
Why now: The newly signed directive on protecting the 2026 elections from foreign interference is fresh news generating international interest.
Pete HegsethUS Department of War2026 US midterm elections
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- Exclusive: Hegseth directs Defense Dept. to fight foreigners who "meddle" in U.S. elections · Axios
- Hegseth directs military to defend US midterm elections from foreign interference · CNN
- Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms · AP News
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Signs Directive to Defend 2026 Elections From Foreign Threat · U.S. Department of War (.gov)
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