Senators voted 68-28 to invoke cloture on President Trump’s nominee, Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, moving him one step from confirmation to lead U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency. Despite bipartisan committee support, Sen. Ron Wyden has vowed to block the nomination over concerns Rudd lacks signals-intelligence experience during an ongoing conflict with Iran. #JoshuaRudd #CyberCommand
Keypoints
- The Senate voted 68-28 to limit debate on Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, setting up a final confirmation vote.
- Rudd is nominated to serve as head of both U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency.
- Sen. Ron Wyden has opposed the nomination, arguing Rudd lacks experience in U.S. signals activities amid the war with Iran.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune acted to overcome Wyden’s procedural hold, and the Armed Services Committee reported bipartisan support.
- If confirmed, Rudd would be the first Senate-approved leader of Cyber Command and the NSA since Gen. Timothy Haugh’s firing, with Lt. Gen. William Hartman currently serving in the role.
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