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Coverage dated September 28, 2026

Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms

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The U.S. National Security Agency and other military intelligence and cybersecurity forces will guard election systems during the November midterms, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday. Military cybersecurity experts have routinely helped monitor systems and deter potential hackers since elec…

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    The U.S. National Security Agency and other military intelligence and cybersecurity forces will guard election systems during the November midterms, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday. Military cybersecurity experts have routinely helped monitor systems and deter potential hackers since elec…

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    Pete Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard U.S. election systems during midterms (opens Triblive)

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    The U.S. National Security Agency and other military intelligence and cybersecurity forces will guard election systems during the November midterms, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Hegseth says national security and military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Military cybersecurity experts have helped monitor systems and deter hackers since election equipment was designated " critical infrastructure " in 2017.

  4. NOTUS

    Hegseth Says National Security and Military Cyber Forces Will Guard U.S. Election (opens NOTUS)

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    The announcement comes after President Donald Trump gutted the civilian agency specifically created to safeguard election infrastructure.

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