GOP Rebuilds Support for U.S. Cyber Agency Amid AI Threats and Election Security Push

Republicans who once shunned the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are rebuilding support as AI-powered cyber threats loom and election security concerns rise, with lawmakers like Reps. Garbarino and Bacon urging staffing and funding increases; DHS Secretary Mullin has signaled plans to expand CISA’s workforce by about 600, while leadership vacancies persist and budget fights over the agency’s funding continue.