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President Donald Trump has proposed cutting the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) budget by $707 million for fiscal year 2027, pending congressional approval. CISA, overseen by the Department of Homeland Security, already lost millions in funding and about a third of its workforce—close to 1,000 people—during the first year of Trump’s second term. The proposal says it would “refocus” CISA on core cyber-defense work by removing “duplicative” offices and eliminating progra
President Donald Trump has proposed cutting the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) budget by $707 million for fiscal year 2027, pending congressional approval. CISA has already lost millions in funding and about a third of its workforce—nearly 1,000 people—during the first year of Trump’s second term. The proposal says it would “refocus” CISA on core cyber-defense work by removing “duplicative” offices and eliminating programs tied to misinformation, external engagement, and international affairs, which the White House describes as part of a “Censorship Industrial Complex.” Critics, including a former CISA official, warned the cuts would weaken cyber-risk management and increase the chance of preventable critical-infrastructure disruptions. Earlier reductions included a $10 million cut to MS-ISAC in March 2025 and ending funding for the Center for Internet Security.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher accused US President Donald Trump of treating the Iran conflict like a “game show” after US strikes reportedly hit civilian infrastructure, including bridges, and Trump threatened further attacks on power plants via Truth Social. Fletcher told the BBC that targeting hospitals, schools, energy sources and bridges is a war crime under international law and warned of worsening protection for civilians. His remarks followed an open letter signed by more than 100 international law experts alleging serious violations by the US, Israel and Iran, arguing the US attack breached the UN Charter’s limits on the use of force. The experts cited a school strike in Minab that the Pentagon says it is investigating. The White House said Trump is making the region safer. Energy-market disruption around the Strait of Hormuz was also highlighted.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher criticized US President Donald Trump over US strikes in Iran that allegedly hit civilian infrastructure, saying “war is not a game show” and warning that attacks on hospitals, schools, energy sources and bridges can constitute war crimes under international law. Fletcher told the BBC that civilian protections have deteriorated and aid workers are dealing with the conflict’s consequences. Trump, posting on Truth Social, threatened further attacks on bridges and power plants and urged Iran’s leadership to comply with US demands, including over the Strait of Hormuz amid energy-market disruption. Separately, an open letter signed by more than 100 international law experts said US, Israeli and Iranian conduct and rhetoric raise serious legal concerns, arguing the US attack breached the UN Charter. The Pentagon said it is investigating a reported strike on a school in Minab.
President Donald Trump has proposed cutting the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) budget by $707 million for fiscal year 2027, pending congressional approval. CISA, overseen by the Department of Homeland Security, already lost millions in funding and about a third of its workforce—close to 1,000 people—during the first year of Trump’s second term. The proposal says it would “refocus” CISA on core cyber-defense work by removing “duplicative” offices and eliminating programs related to misinformation, external engagement, and international affairs, which the White House describes as part of a “Censorship Industrial Complex.” An ex-CISA official warned the cuts would weaken cyber-risk management and increase the chance of disruptions to critical infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump said he is launching a new crackdown on alleged “fraud” in Democratic-led states and named Vice President JD Vance to lead it as a “fraud czar,” according to a Friday Truth Social post. Trump offered no evidence for claims that “blue states” enable widespread theft of taxpayer money, naming California, Illinois, Minnesota, Maine and New York, and asserting savings could “balance” the federal budget. The announcement coincided with federal officials’ Thursday disclosure of eight arrests in southern California tied to more than $50m in alleged Medicare healthcare fraud involving “sham” hospice facilities, the Justice Department said. The move comes amid broader budget and spending debates, including a defense-focused proposal and costs cited for the Iran conflict.