Republicans Cozying Up With Democrats To Save Liberals’ Favorite Censorship Agency
Republican lawmakers are collaborating with Democrats to support the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which has faced budget cuts. They argue that CISA plays a crucial role in defending against cyber threats, despite past controversies regarding its involvement in online censorship. Lawmakers have expressed concerns about the agency's reduced capabilities and the need for its expansion to protect national interests.
- ▪Republican Rep. Don Bacon and Democratic Rep. James Walkinshaw are leading efforts to maintain CISA's funding.
- ▪CISA has seen a significant reduction in its workforce since the Trump administration took office.
- ▪Lawmakers from both parties have opposed cuts to CISA, emphasizing its importance in defending against cyberattacks.
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Politics Republicans Cozying Up With Democrats To Save Liberals’ Favorite Censorship Agency (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter May 27, 2026 9:07 AM ET May 27, 2026 9:07 AM ET Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Republican lawmakers have joined Democrats in a bipartisan effort to keep the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an agency involved in pushing online…
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