Michael Colin Casey is an American national security official who has served as director of the United States

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(NCSC) since September 2023.

Early life and education

Casey graduated from the

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and

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Career

On June 7, 2023, Casey was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve in the role. Casey was the Staff Director for the

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since 2016. Prior to that, he served as a staff member on the

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. On September 12, 2023, Casey was confirmed by the

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as NCSC director. Senator

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, Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, offered remarks after Casey's unanimous confirmation.

References

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