Swalwell seeks answers from CISA on workforce cuts

Rep. Eric Swalwell sent a letter to acting CISA Director Madhu Gottumukkala criticizing reported workforce cuts and transfers of cybersecurity staff to DHS deportation efforts, arguing the moves undermine CISA’s mission amid ongoing threats; he also questioned the impact of ending the agency’s MS-ISAC agreement and cited a recent emergency directive on Cisco firewall attacks. CISA responded that under current leadership it is focused on its statutory role securing critical infrastructure and delivering actionable threat intelligence. (Updated Oct. 18, 2025)