Congress

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Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026

Timeline

  1. Projected Hearings

    Congressional committees expected to begin drafting bills based on the six principles.

  2. Congressional Demand

    Bipartisan leaders formally request a strategic exit plan from the Trump administration.

  3. Framework Release

    White House delivers the six-point policy framework to Congress for legislative action.

  4. One-Month Threshold

    The stalemate continues with no immediate legislative path to restore DHS funding.

  5. Talent Attrition Warnings

    Cybersecurity industry leaders warn of federal 'brain drain' as the shutdown enters its fourth week.

  6. Operational Degradation

    CISA reports suspension of non-essential cybersecurity assessments for state and local partners.

  7. Cyber Alert Issued

    CISA issues a high-level alert for U.S. energy and water sectors regarding Iranian wiper malware.

  8. Shutdown Begins

    Funding for DHS and other agencies lapses after Congress fails to reach a budget agreement.

  9. Hostilities Begin

    Initial kinetic engagements break out following regional escalations.

  10. NIST AI RMF

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology releases the AI Risk Management Framework.

  11. Executive Order 14110

    President Biden issues the first major Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI.

Stories mentioning Congress 3

Threat Intelligence Bearish

Cyber-Kinetic Stalemate: Congress Demands Iran Exit Plan from Trump

As the conflict with Iran enters a protracted and costly phase, U.S. lawmakers are intensifying pressure on the Trump administration to produce a comprehensive exit strategy. The demand comes amid a surge in Iranian state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting domestic critical infrastructure, highlighting the risks of a prolonged digital war.

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Regulation Neutral

White House Issues Six-Point AI Framework to Drive Congressional Legislation

The White House has formally delivered a comprehensive AI policy framework to Congress, outlining six core principles designed to balance rapid innovation with national security and civil liberties. This strategic move signals an urgent shift from executive-level guidance to a push for permanent, bipartisan federal legislation governing artificial intelligence.

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Regulation Bearish

DHS Funding Standoff Hits One-Month Mark, Threatening Federal Cyber Resilience

As the federal government shutdown approaches its 30th day, Congressional deadlock over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding is creating critical gaps in national cybersecurity posture. The impasse leaves the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) operating with limited resources, delaying essential vulnerability assessments and incident response capabilities.

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