Rudd confirmed to lead National Security Agency

Senators overwhelmingly confirmed Gen. Joshua Rudd to lead the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command on Tuesday, adding to his responsibilities after already being the deputy chief of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Rudd was confirmed in a 71-29 vote in the Senate.  Lawmakers were able to sidestep Sen. Ron Wyden’s (D-Ore.) procedural hold intended…