DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Congress that CISA would ideally have 2,800 personnel, as the agency faces proposed Trump administration cuts and ongoing debate over its future role. Lawmakers and experts are also concerned about reduced funding, the lack of a Senate-confirmed CISA director, and whether cybersecurity responsibilities should be shifted more heavily to states and local governments. #CISA #MarkwayneMullin #AndrewGarbarino #DonaldTrump
Keypoints
- Mullin said CISA would ideally have 2,800 personnel.
- The agency currently has about 2,200 staff, down from 3,400.
- Trump has proposed major CISA cuts for fiscal 2027.
- Congress is worried cuts could hurt education programs and state support.
- CISA still lacks a Senate-confirmed director during the second Trump administration.
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