National Counterterrorism Chief Christy Abizaid to Resign

Abizaid, the first woman and openly gay director of the NCTC, will be succeeded by Brett Holmgren next month.

Christy Abizaid will step down as director of the National Counterterrorism Center in July after three years.
Brett Holmgren, current director of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, will serve as acting NCTC director.
Abizaid, praised for her effective leadership, has not announced her future career plans.
The NCTC, established post-9/11, remains a crucial hub for counterterrorism analysis in the U.S.
Lisa Kenna will replace Holmgren as director of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research.