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Defense Secretary Hegseth Directs Action Against Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed personnel to use advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities to combat foreign interference in U.S. elections. This initiative is part of a broader effort to safeguard democratic processes and follows a memo authorized by Hegseth on September 22, which outlines specific directives for addressing foreign threats.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed personnel to use advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities to combat foreign interference in U.S. elections. This initiative is part of a broader effort to safeguard democratic processes and follows a memo authorized by Hegseth on September 22, which outlines specific directives for addressing foreign threats.

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

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Defense Secretary Hegseth Directs Action Against Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections