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Cyberattacks Surge Amid Cuts to U.S. Cyber Defenses

10/23/2025

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Cyberattacks on U.S. communications and infrastructure have intensified.
Senator Angus King (I-Maine) says U.S. President Donald Trump's administration implemented budget cuts that weakened national cybersecurity defenses, including a significant reduction in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's workforce.
Only 70% of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission's recommendations have been fulfilled this year, down from 80%.
A recent report calls for restoring funding and authority to strengthen cyber deterrence and cybersecurity efforts.

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Cyberattacks on U.S. communications and infrastructure have intensified.
Senator Angus King (I-Maine) says U.S. President Donald Trump's administration implemented budget cuts that weakened national cybersecurity defenses, including a significant reduction in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's workforce.
Only 70% of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission's recommendations have been fulfilled this year, down from 80%.
A recent report calls for restoring funding and authority to strengthen cyber deterrence and cybersecurity efforts.