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Hegseth orders military to defend US midterms
Original: Defense Secretary Hegseth directs military to defend US midterms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the US military to help protect the upcoming midterm elections. The directive tasks the Pentagon with supporting defense of the electoral process, a move that is drawing attention given the military's traditionally limited role in domestic election matters.
Why now: The directive raises questions about the military's domestic role ahead of a high-stakes election.
Pete HegsethUS Department of DefenseUS midterm elections
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