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Trump's Budget Cuts CISA by $491 Million Amid Controversy

5/3/2025

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Trump's Budget Cuts

President Trump's fiscal 2026 budget proposal slashes $491 million from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a staggering 17% reduction. This controversial move seeks to dismantle programs addressing misinformation, with claims that CISA has prioritized censorship over security. Now, the fate of this budget rests in the hands of Congress.

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Krebs Investigated After Trump

Former CISA director Chris Krebs is under federal investigation after President Trump accused him of misusing his authority and spreading misinformation. In a retaliatory move, Trump's administration revoked Krebs' Global Entry membership, highlighting a troubling shift in CISA's priorities away from safeguarding election integrity and combating disinformation.

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Trump's Budget Cuts

President Trump's fiscal 2026 budget proposal slashes $491 million from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a staggering 17% reduction. This controversial move seeks to dismantle programs addressing misinformation, with claims that CISA has prioritized censorship over security. Now, the fate of this budget rests in the hands of Congress.

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