Palantir hires a former Democratic senator as it faces scrutiny in new Congress

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Garrett, L. (2026, November 9). Palantir hires a former Democratic senator as it faces scrutiny in new Congress. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2026/11/09/nx-s1-6029641/palantir-hires-a-former-democratic-senator-as-it-faces-scrutiny-in-new-congress

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Palantir, a tech company under scrutiny by incoming congressional Democrats, has hired a former Democratic senator to improve its public image as it prepares for potential investigations. The hiring comes amid concerns raised about Palantir's practices and operations.
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Palantir, a controversial tech company known for its work with government agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, has hired former Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat from Montana who lost reelection in 2024, to help improve its image as it faces scrutiny from incoming congressional Democrats. The hiring comes amid expectations that the new Congress will investigate tech companies' ties to the Trump administration. Palantir has faced criticism for allegedly aiding mass surveillance on Americans and immigrants during President Trump's second term. Tester emphasizes that his role is advisory and not lobbying, while critics like Sen. Ron Wyden have previously demanded transparency about Palantir’s contracts with federal agencies.

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"I think at the end of the day, these companies have an inordinate amount of money and they will try and put it wherever they can in order to stave off any real accountability," Ibrahim said.
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Palantir hires a former Democratic senator as it faces scrutiny in new Congress Palantir hires a former Democratic senator as it faces scrutiny in new Congress Audio will be available later today.
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Palantir hires a former Democratic senator as it faces scrutiny in new Congress Palantir hires a former Democratic senator as it faces scrutiny in new Congress Audio will be available later today. asserted
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Facing likely investigations by incoming congressional Democrats, the controversial tech company Palantir {PAL-en-teer} is hiring a former Democratic senator to burnish its image. asserted
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