Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Defend 2026 Elections From Foreign Actors
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directs the Pentagon to deploy advanced cyber capabilities to protect the 2026 midterm elections from foreign interference.
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- Pete Hegseth
- Pentagon
- U.S. Cyber Command
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