Palantir hires a former Democratic senator as it faces scrutiny in new Congress
Summary
NPR reports that Palantir has hired former Senator Jon Tester as an advisor as Democrats prepare to scrutinize tech industry ties to the prior administration. The piece covers Palantir contracts with DHS and Defense, Tester’s privacy stance, and the broader strategy of tech firms hiring former lawmakers to influence policy, with perspectives from policymakers and analysts on accountability and surveillance concerns.