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US military to guard midterms after Trump gutted agency that protects elections

Source: Times of India
Category: Politics
Region: General
Published: September 29, 2026 at 01:47

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The National Security Agency and other military cyber units have long assisted with monitoring election infrastructure and defending it against possible hacking attempts. Election systems were designated as β€œcritical infrastructure” in 2017, paving the way for greater federal cybersecurity support. Hegseth's announcement comes weeks before Election Day on November 3, with early voting already underway.

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