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Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks during the Hands Off! day of action against the Trump administration and Elon Musk on April 5 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Community Change Action)

Rep. Swalwell demands Hill briefing on planned CISA personnel cuts

The top Democrat on a cybersecurity subcommittee says the “drastic reorganization” obligates CISA’s acting director to discuss its plans with lawmakers.
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Troy Edgar, left, nominee to be the next deputy secretary of Homeland Security, testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Feb. 25, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Purging cyber review board was ‘a great idea,’ DHS deputy secretary nominee says

Troy Edgar told lawmakers that the Cyber Safety Review Board, which was investigating the Salt Typhoon hack, was “going in the wrong direction.”
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 25: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Circa Resort & Casino on January 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event focused on Trump’s first week in office, including his proposed policy to eliminate taxes on tips for service industry employees. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

Trump pauses on grants, aid leaves federal cyber programs in state of confusion

A series of moves from the president raises questions about what’s next for the federal government’s many cyber grant and aid initiatives.
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