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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
1. Military Confirms No Plans for Troop Deployment at Polling Places
Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine confirmed in a letter to Senator Elissa Slotkin that the U.S. military has no plans to deploy federal troops or federalized National Guard units to polling places during the November midterm elections. The statement responds to growing concerns among lawmakers regarding potential executive interference or the seizure of voting materials. General Caine emphasized the military's apolitical tradition, assuring Congress that he has neither received nor expects any unlawful orders regarding…
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