Hegseth’s get-out-the-vote effort draws praise and skepticism

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is ramping up a get-out-the-vote campaign urging U.S. troops to register for the 2026 midterms, without endorsing a party. He issued a stand-down order granting service members one day off to cast ballots. Critics question the move's appropriateness, while supporters praise the initiative for boosting military participation.