0h 22min, apr 3, 2025 y - National Security Agency chief Fired

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The Trump administration has fired the head of both the National Security Agency and US Cyber Command, the BBC's US partner CBS has reported.

The removal of General Timothy Haugh comes amid what appears to be a wider purge of top security officials at the agency and at the White House.

Democrats have said they are "deeply disturbed" by the move and say it jeopardises national security.

It is not clear why Gen Haugh was removed, but it comes after a meeting between President Donald Trump and far-right activist Laura Loomer on Wednesday.

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