Trump nominates Palantir executive Michael LoSapio to lead CISA

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President Donald Trump has nominated Palantir executive Michael LoSapio to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. He would need Senate confirmation, and a vote before the current Senate session ends is uncertain, according to The Record.

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Why it matters

CISA helps protect U.S. government systems and critical infrastructure, so its leadership affects federal cybersecurity coordination. The agency has been without a Senate-confirmed director during Trump’s second term, according to CyberScoop.

What happens next

The Senate must consider LoSapio’s nomination. The Record reports that it is uncertain whether a vote will happen before the current session ends.

Whether the Senate schedules a confirmation vote

Questions raised about LoSapio’s Palantir connection and his qualifications

The agency’s leadership and staffing situation