Scholten seeks investigation into former Coast Guard advisor for work as a government contractor

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 24, 2026

Words: 414

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago


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U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten sent a letter to the inspector general for the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday requesting an investigation into a former senior advisor to the secretary of the Coast Guard, who simultaneously worked as a consultant for a crisis management platform contracting with the military branch.

Sean Plankey, who was nominated to serve as director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency served as an advisor within the Department of …

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