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Sean Plankey, of Pennsylvania, responds to questioning during Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearings to examine his nomination to be Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, of the Department of Homeland Security, in the Dirksen Senate office building, in Washington, DC, on Wednesday July 24, 2025. (Mattie Neretin/CNP/Sipa USA)

Plankey vows to boot China from U.S. supply chain, advocate for CISA budget

But Trump’s pick to lead CISA sidestepped questions about alleged past or future election manipulation claims.

Jul 24, 2025 By Tim Starks

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 26: Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) gestures as he speaks during a press conference following the Republicans Policy Luncheon at the U.S. Capitol building. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Incident reporting, ransomware payment legislation faces trouble in Senate

Aides continue to negotiate in a bid to overcome the dispute.

Nov 24, 2021 By Tim Starks

CISA — Jen Easterly testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Senate fails to confirm new CISA director before two-week break, drawing criticism

The Senate could break for recess without confirming Jen Easterly as CISA director. The agency has lacked a permanent director since November.

Jun 24, 2021 By Tonya Riley

DJI cybersecurity — DJI Technology, the world’s largest commercial drone maker, is facing a ban from all U.S. military purchases over cybersecurity concerns and allegations of links to the Chinese government. (Reuters)

Why is DJI getting the Huawei treatment?

While the company has long been accused of security issues, few supporting details have emerged.

Aug 26, 2019 By Jackson Barnett