election monitors

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is preparing to double cuts to generals and admirals as part of a major Pentagon restructuring, according to reports. Meanwhile, Hegseth said US forces will guard election computer systems during the midterms following changes to election monitoring, and senators are resisting his Army secretary nominee Sean Parnell, leaving the confirmation an uphill battle.

Colorado voters could encounter more poll monitors at voting locations during the upcoming midterm election, according to Colorado Newsline. The report highlights the possibility of increased observer presence at polling places, a topic that often raises questions about voter intimidation, election transparency, and the rules governing who may watch ballots being cast and counted.

Live election results are being reported in the Los Angeles mayor's race, with updates on front runners Karen Bass, Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt. The coverage tracks vote counts as they come in and monitors which candidates hold the lead in a contest that will decide who leads the second-largest city in the United States.