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US military has ‘no plans’ to be at polling places in November, Caine says

The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. said the military has no plans to seize ballots, voting machines or other election-related material in a letter to a Democratic senator.

  • Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine says no military plans for polling places in November.
  • Senator Elissa Slotkin questions military role in 2026 elections.
  • Caine denies receiving unlawful orders for military involvement in elections.

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