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US Senate confirms National Security Agency director, ending long vacancy
General Joshua Rudd was confirmed by the Senate in a 71-29 vote to lead NSA and Cyber Command amid ongoing cyber conflicts including active operations in Iran.
- On March 10, the U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Joshua Rudd to lead the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command by a 71-29 vote, ending nearly a year with an acting commander.
- The vacancy followed an April White House shake-up when President Donald Trump fired Gen. Timothy Haugh and Wendy Noble after a meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer, with no official reason given.
- Supporters including Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., praised Gen. Joshua Rudd as a war hero and the right choice to defend against cyberattacks, while Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., backed him after a unanimous committee voice vote Monday.
- Rudd assumes leadership amid ongoing cyber operations in Iran, overseeing the NSA's global intelligence and CYBERCOM’s activities since Feb. 28, as the conflict continues.
- Despite urgency, Wyden argued cybersecurity threats leave 'no time for on-the-job learning' and placed holds, blocking the confirmation of Rudd, a senior member of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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Senate Confirms Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd to Lead National Security Agency, Cyber Command
The Senate on March 10 confirmed Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd to lead the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command, approving his nomination by a 71–29 vote. As part of the confirmation, Rudd was promoted to the rank of general. The NSA has lacked a permanent director since President Donald Trump dismissed Gen. Tim Haugh in April 2025. In the interim, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. William Hartman has overseen Cyber Command operations. During Rudd’s co…
Senate confirms Joshua Rudd to run NSA and Cyber Command
Gen. Joshua Rudd was confirmed by the Senate to lead the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command after a year without Senate-confirmed leadership. Senators voted 71-29 to confirm Rudd on Monday, elevating him to the rank of four-star general. Rudd will also serve as a “dual-hat” leader of…
Senate confirms Joshua Rudd to lead NSA and Cyber Command
Gen. Joshua Rudd was confirmed by the Senate to lead the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command after a year without Senate-confirmed leadership. Senators voted 71-29 to confirm Rudd on Monday, elevating him to the rank of four-star general. Rudd will also serve as a “dual-hat” leader of U.S. Cyber Command. Rudd is the first Senate-confirmed leader since April, when President Donald Trump fired former NSA Director Tim Haugh over allega…
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