Military● ElevatedSep 18 · Sep 18, 2026, 9:56 AM
Pentagon admits talks over sending National Guard to polling stations
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Independent World · North America
Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military’s priorities
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