Trump has weakened the U.S.'s top cyber agency amid new AI threats — Axios

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has significantly cut funding for the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which is responsible for protecting the country’s critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.

This was reported by Axios.

According to the publication, since the beginning of 2025, the agency has lost about a third of its staff due to budget cuts and early retirement programs. In addition, the Trump administration has proposed cutting CISA funding by an additional $707 million and laying off more than 700 employees.

Former officials and industry representatives warn that this could leave the U.S. unprepared for a new wave of cyberattacks using artificial intelligence.

CISA was established in 2018 during Trump’s first presidential term to protect federal systems, power grids, water supplies, and other critical infrastructure.

As Axios notes, the agency has now lost some of its influence over the White House’s cyber policy, and its role in responding to new AI threats has significantly diminished.

Democratic Senator Gary Peters stated that the reduction in CISA’s resources jeopardizes U.S. homeland security and national defense.

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