Trump nominee to lead Cyber Command, NSA clears key Senate hurdle

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency is one step away from Senate confirmation, as lawmakers on Monday approved one last procedural measure and teed up the nominee for a final floor vote.

The Senate voted 68-28 to limit debate on Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, who has been selected for the dual-hat role. The procedural hurdle, known as cloture, typically serves as a bellwether for how the nominee will perform on a final vote. 

Given today’s outcome, Rudd, the deputy chief of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, will almost certainly be confirmed on Tuesday.

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