Senate Reviews Trump Nominees for SOUTHCOM and CYBERCOM Leadership Roles

Trump pick for South America command sidesteps China questions at Senate hearing

Lieutenant General Francis Donovan’s answers frustrated even Republicans in favour of a military-first plan to counter Chinese influence.

US senators question SOUTHCOM nominee on Caribbean strategy amid Venezuela tensions

Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan tells senate confirmation hearing that he will collaborate 'closely' with regional allies to protect America's vital national interests - Anadolu Ajansı

N.S.A. Nominee Promises to Protect Elections From Foreign Interference

President Trump’s nominee to lead the National Security Agency and the U.S. Cyber Command pledged to senators at a confirmation hearing on Thursday that he would safeguard U.S. elections from foreign influence, even as the administration has weakened cyberattack protections. Mr. Trump has eroded federal cyberdefenses, especially for elections, raising questions about the roles that the N.S.A. and the U.S. Cyber Command could play in protecting t…

Trump’s cyber chief pick tells lawmakers he’ll assess efficacy of Cybercom-NSA dual-hat role, if confirmed

In a confirmation hearing with lawmakers on Thursday, President Donald Trump’s nominee for top uniformed cyber chief said he would evaluate the efficiency of the dual-hat leadership role between U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency if he’s confirmed to the job, touching on one of the community’s most heated policy debates. Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, who is currently the deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific, was asked by multiple …

Trump’s Pick to Lead Southern Command Questioned on Venezuela

Nominees to take over SOUTHCOM and CYBERCOM remain tight-lipped before senators

“We really haven’t received any answers about how you feel about the responsibilities you’re about to take on. It’s okay to tell us, and actually would be helpful,” Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. Roger Wicker interjected today.