2026-09-25 09:05 UTC
The #US #Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, which is housed under DHS, has since its founding in 2018 helped warn state & local #election officials about potential threats from foreign governments.
But #CISA, as it’s known, was largely absent from that role in last year’s elections after the #Trump admin dismantled much of its role in election security.
#ElectionInterference #law
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@Nonilex@masto.ai 2026-09-25 09:06
The #Trump admin cut some 1,000 employees from #CISA & slashed $10 million from two #cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state & local #election officials. CISA has also gone the entirety of Trump’s second term without a Senate-confirmed director, instead cycling through a series of acting leaders. #ElectionInterference #law