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Trump nominates Palantir's Michael LoSapio to lead CISA as Democrats plan oversight
Tracking: Democratic oversight of CISA, DHS and intelligence disputesPolicy matter over expected Democrat-led House and Senate oversight and subpoena-backed investigations beginning January 2027 into CISA staffing and budget cuts, Department of Homeland Security conduct, and disputes between the intelligence community and the White House, including committee agendas, appropriations leverage, and legislative responses on federal cybersecurity capacity.
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- Nextgov/FCW · Wednesday, Nov 4
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Updated 3d agoTrump has nominated Palantir CISO Michael LoSapio to lead CISA, a post with no Senate-confirmed head in his second term, and Democrats are voicing skepticism over Palantir's DHS and ICE work. Confirmation before the lame-duck session ends is uncertain. Democrats expect to take majorities in January 2027 and plan oversight of CISA cuts, DHS practices and intelligence disputes. No hearings or votes are scheduled in the items.
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4d agoOur first signal
Hill
From news coverageHassan, Thompson and Wyden oppose or question the LoSapio nomination, Peters is mixed, and Garbarino backs filling the post; confirmation in the lame duck is uncertain.
Contracts
From news coverageIncoming Democrats prioritize CISA restaffing and grant funding, and cuts to CISA's workforce and budget are a central oversight target.
Pressure
1 articleIndustry and outside voices are split: BSA wants long-term reauthorization of the information-sharing law, Rand Paul opposes full reauthorization, and SANS' Chris Cochran is mixed on LoSapio's fitness.
Who covered it, when
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share of articles- Legislation5 · 63%Democrats are skeptical of LoSapio over Palantir's DHS and ICE work, while Garbarino backs filling the long-vacant CISA director post.Maggie Hassan · Bennie Thompson · Ron Wyden · Gary Peters · Andrew Garbarino
- Oversight2 · 25%Incoming Democratic majorities plan January 2027 oversight of CISA cuts, DHS practices and intelligence disputes, plus information-sharing reauthorization, AI security and grants.Bennie Thompson · Delia Ramirez · Maggie Hassan
- Public opinion1 · 13%Cybersecurity commentators are mixed on LoSapio's fitness and the timing of the nomination.Chris Cochran (SANS Institute)
In the news
8 articles4d agoCyberScoopOriginalCISA director pick already drawing concern from Hill Dems over Palantir connection 4d agoN2K CyberWireThe next name on CISA's door. 5d agoThe RecordOriginalPalantir exec nominated to lead CISA; lame-duck Senate vote is uncertain 5d agoCyberScoopTrump picks Palantir’s LoSapio to head CISA 5d agoDefense OneTrump nominates Palantir security chief Michael LoSapio to lead CISA 5d agoNextgov/FCWEarliestTrump nominates Palantir security chief Michael LoSapio to lead CISA 10d agoCybersecurity DiveOriginalWhat to expect from Democrats’ cybersecurity agenda in Congress 11d agoNextgov/FCWOriginalDemocrats’ midterm sweep puts CISA cuts, intelligence disputes under scrutiny