'We're not telling you who to vote for, but…': Hegseth gives US troops a day off to vote in midterms

U.S. service members will get a day off in October to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the military-wide stand-down on October 2, saying the move will give troops time to cast their ballots by mail or in person. According to a memo issued Thursday, the one-day stand-down was designated by President Donald Trump. Hegseth said the move is intended to ensure service members and eligible family members have enough time to exercise their right to vote.