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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
NPR News Monday 09 November 2026, 09:43 UTC By Luke Garrett 1 min read
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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. 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.

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. 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.
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