The US cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency (CISA) faces an uncertain future under President Donald Trump amid republican criticism. Trump has yet to appoint a director, and homeland security secretary Kristi Noem has suggested curtailing the agency’s role. CISA has been praised for securing elections but faces GOP accusations of censoring conservative views. A conservative plan, project 2025, proposes limiting Cisa’s election role, raising concerns about future cybersecurity efforts.
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