Democrats voted against a bill they once supported, citing President Trump’s actions on cyber personnel.

In a wide-ranging speech and interview, Nakasone also talked about Trump administration moves and the shape of cyber offensive operations.

If confirmed by the Senate, he would become just the third permanent leader of the Office of the National Cyber Director.

It’s made real strides, but there’s a lot more that it could be doing, he said, and more that needs to be done.

The little-populated state is seeing its governor and two senators move into key positions to influence cyber policy.

The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday also advanced legislation to strengthen the federal IT supply chain.

The 40-member panel has suggestions for whoever wins, from how to handle regulations to deterring malicious hackers.

CyberScoop has the full details of the legislation, under which Rep. Mark Green wants to establish an ROTC-like program and more.

One example, said Gen. Timothy Haugh, was moving $140 million swiftly for training improvements.

If elected again, the former president might draw both on returning officials and yet-untapped pockets of talent.