Event Brief
US defense secretary orders Pentagon election defense
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
Summary: The US defense secretary directed the Pentagon to defend midterm elections from “foreign threats,” according to a statement. The directive instructs US Cyber Command and Pentagon combat support agencies to prioritize intelligence and cyber capabilities.
WHO: US defense secretary
WHAT: Directed the Pentagon, including US Cyber Command and combat support agencies, to prioritize intelligence and cyber capabilities to defend midterm elections from foreign threats
WHEN: Sep 28, 2026 at 8:38 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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