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Hegseth orders cyber and intelligence agencies to prioritize election defense
Original: Hegseth orders cyber, intelligence agencies to prioritize election defense
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon's cyber and intelligence agencies to make defending US elections a priority, according to Nextgov/FCW. The order signals a shift in how the defense apparatus approaches election security ahead of upcoming voting cycles. The directive is drawing attention given ongoing debate over the federal government's role in protecting elections from foreign interference and cyber threats.
Why now: Election security is a live political issue and a direct order from the Defense Secretary carries major policy implications.
Pete HegsethUS Department of DefenseUnited States
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