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

NPR | By Luke Garrett

Published November 9, 2026 at 4:43 AM EST

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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