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Lawmakers probe CISA leader over staffing decisions

Cyber Scoop January 21, 2026

Lawmakers probe CISA leader over staffing decisions | CyberScoop...

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Congressional appropriators move to extend information-sharing law, fund CISA

Cyber Scoop January 20, 2026

Congressional appropriators move to extend information-sharing law, fund CISA...

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Federal court dismisses Trump DOJ lawsuit seeking California voter data

Cyber Scoop January 16, 2026

Federal court dismisses Trump DOJ lawsuit seeking California voter...

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Trump’s cyber chief pick tells lawmakers he’ll assess efficacy of Cybercom-NSA dual-hat role, if confirmed

Cyber Scoop January 15, 2026

Trump’s cyber chief pick tells lawmakers he’ll assess efficacy...

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CISA’s secure-software buying tool had a simple XSS vulnerability of its own

Cyber Scoop January 15, 2026

CISA’s secure-software buying tool had a simple XSS vulnerability...

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Sources: DHS finalizing replacement for disbanded critical infrastructure security council 

Cyber Scoop January 14, 2026

Sources: DHS finalizing replacement for disbanded critical infrastructure security...

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Sean Plankey re-nominated to lead CISA

Cyber Scoop January 13, 2026

Sean Plankey re-nominated to lead CISA | CyberScoop Skip...

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CESER chief touts AI projects as congressional Dems point to federal cuts

Cyber Scoop January 13, 2026

CESER chief touts AI projects as congressional Dems point...

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Hill warning: Don’t put cyber offense before defense

Cyber Scoop January 13, 2026

Hill warning: Don’t put cyber offense before defense |...

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British regulator Ofcom opens investigation into X

Cyber Scoop January 12, 2026

British regulator Ofcom opens investigation into X | CyberScoop...

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