Why it Matters
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence will vet two nominees for leadership posts on Nov. 18, including the director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC).
The session is titled "Hearings To Examine The Nominations Of Gary Lawkowski, Of Virginia, To Be General Counsel, And Joseph Weirsky, Of Virginia, To Be Director Of The National Counterterrorism Center, Both Of The Office Of The Director Of National Intelligence." Lawkowski would serve as general counsel of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and Weirsky would direct the NCTC. Lawkowski would succeed John Dever and Weirsky would succeed Joseph Kent.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) chairs the Select Committee on Intelligence (Senate). Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) is vice chair.
Broader Context
The White House notices for Lawkowski and Weirsky show the Administration's submissions to the Senate on Nov. 10. The Intercept reported on Nov. 12 that President Trump nominated Lawkowski, describing him as a pardon adviser and raising questions about his national-security experience.
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