Biden selects Air Force general to head NSA and Cyber Command.

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Biden selects Air Force general to head NSA and Cyber Command.
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President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh to lead both the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, replacing Army Gen. Paul Nakasone. Haugh's nomination reflects the White House's intention to keep one person in charge of both organizations, despite some Republicans advocating for a split leadership. If confirmed, Haugh will oversee U.S. efforts to bolster Ukraine's cybersecurity, detect and stop foreign interference in American elections, and target criminals behind ransomware attacks.

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