Military Voting

Hegseth Orders Military Stand-Down for Voting Amid Controversial Election Security Directives

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a one-day military stand-down to facilitate voting in the upcoming midterms, a move he framed as ensuring service members have the time to cast ballots. This directive coincides with new orders to use cyber capabilities against foreign election interference, though critics note the administration has simultaneously removed key voting assistance tools for military personnel.