Under Trump's new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, U.S. Cyber Command has been instructed to cease all operations regarding Russia, reversing prior policies that viewed Russia as a key cyber threat. This shift raises concerns among cybersecurity officials regarding national security.

The article discusses how government officials, including the FBI director and the director of national intelligence, reacted to Elon Musk's controversial directive to federal workers regarding email reporting, which they deemed a potential threat to national security.

Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, condemned a U.K. order requiring Apple to create a backdoor to access encrypted customer data, labeling it an egregious violation of American rights.

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, announced the firing of more than 100 intelligence officers from 15 agencies due to inappropriate discussions on a government chat tool, which was intended for sensitive security matters.