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Trump wants states to lead on response to cyber attack and severe weather threats

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President directs White House senior security advisers to create a national resilience plan protecting critical infrastructure.

In an executive order signed last week, President Trump directed White House senior security advisers to draw up a national resilience plan to protect critical infrastructure. The move aims to shift more responsibilities to the state and local level, helping these local government entities prepare more effectively for cyber-attacks and