Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed the Pentagon on September 28, 2026, to prioritize and deploy advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities to track, disrupt, and neutralize foreign actors in order to protect the 2026 midterm elections. Hegseth emphasized the importance of maintaining the fundamental freedoms that characterize the United States. He directed the Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and the Directors of the Combat Support Agencies to prioritize these efforts.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth directs Pentagon to enhance security for 2026 elections
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to enhance its intelligence and cyber capabilities to protect the 2026 midterm elections from foreign interference. The focus will be on tracking and neutralizing potential threats while upholding the fundamental freedoms of the country.
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Hegseth instructs Pentagon to defend 2026 elections from ‘foreign actors’
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Defense Secretary Hegseth directs Pentagon to enhance security for 2026 elections