The budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 from President Donald Trump’s administration calls for cuts to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) that reduce its workforce by nearly a third and its budget by as much as $495 million.
It scales back or eliminates major programs, ranging from regional operations to election security. At the same time, directives shift more cybersecurity responsibilities to states and local governments.
Congress has not yet passed a final funding bill, and the House Appropriations Committee’s…

