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Defense Secretary Directs Election Interference Fight

Updated 2026-09-28 20:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Defense Secretary, has directed personnel to use advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities to identify and disrupt foreign interference in upcoming elections.

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Exclusive: Hegseth directs Defense Dept. to fight foreigners who "meddle" in U.S. elections

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has assigned personnel to use "advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities to identify, disrupt, and neutralize foreign interference" in the upcoming elections, Axio

2026-09-28 19:48 UTC