Democrats press CISA’s acting chief over major staffing cuts

Lawmakers questioned CISA acting director Madhu Gottumukkala about significant workforce reductions, budget sufficiency, and internal management decisions, including reassignments and reported issues such as a failed polygraph and an attempted transfer of CIO Bob Costello that was later reversed. The hearing highlighted uncertainty over staffing levels and ongoing investigations, as well as mentions of potential plans for a secure intelligence facility in South Dakota, with calls for more specific data on departures and reassignments across DHS.