CISA Election Security Team Faces Administrative Leave

In a significant move that raises questions about the future direction of election security in the U.S., the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has placed numerous members of its election security team on administrative leave.This decision, confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), affects 17 employees, including regional security officials tasked with safeguarding the electoral process against cybersecurity threats.

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