CFIUS Review Slowdown Extends Beyond DHS-Led Cases, Sources Say, Citing Staffing and Leadership Gaps; Heavier Reliance on Outside Contractors for Risk Assessments

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is experiencing a broader slowdown in merger reviews than the shutdown-driven backlog at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alone would explain, according to sources familiar with the matter

Published on Aug 20, 2026

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