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Senators press for answers after sudden firing of General Hawk; warn of risks to cyber mission
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Senators on the Cybersecurity Subcommittee condemned the sudden removal of General Hawk, urged the administration to explain the decision and warned it risks undermining continuity and deterrence in the cyber mission force.
Senators on the Senate Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee criticized the sudden removal of General Hawk from senior cyber leadership and pressed the administration for clarity and accountability during a hearing with Lieutenant General Hartman of U.S. Cyber Command.
"His sudden and inexplicable firing is disrespectful to his service," said Senator Rosen, the panel's ranking member. She said the removal, which she described as occurring "in the dead of night with absolutely no consultation with Congress," risks undermining intelligence operations and continuity in…
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