What Happened
Pentagon Deploys Cyber Capabilities To Counter Foreign Threats
The US military has been directed to defend the upcoming midterm elections from foreign interference, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signing a memo to deploy advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities. The effort aims to counter foreign cyber threats to US election infrastructure, with US Cyber Command working closely with the Department of Homeland Security. This move comes after concerns were raised about the second Trump administration’s prioritization of election security, and the activities outlined are largely a continuation of previous efforts to protect American elections. The development was first reported by CNN.