Policy1 hSeptember 29, 2026, 05:15

Hegseth orders Cyber Command and intel agencies to prioritize election defense

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a Sept. 22 memo directing U.S. Cyber Command, the NSA, the Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to prioritize countering foreign threats to upcoming elections. The directive names no adversaries, sets no deadlines and allocates no additional funding.

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Hegseth orders Cyber Command and intel agencies to prioritize election defense

Memo signed Sept. 22 was released publicly Monday
Election protection called a "no-fail mission"
Directive names no adversaries, deadlines or funding
Order follows dismantling of foreign influence offices

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