NSA ‘Moving Forward’ With Hiring Michael Ellis as Top Lawyer: Spokesperson

A sign for the National Security Agency (NSA), US Cyber Command and Central Security Service, near the visitor's entrance to the headquarters of the National Security Agency (NSA) in Fort Meade, Md., on Feb. 14, 2018. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

The National Security Agency (NSA) is moving to place a former Republican political operative, Michael Ellis, as its top lawyer, according to a spokesperson.

“Mr. Ellis accepted his final job offer yesterday afternoon,” an NSA spokesperson told numerous news outlets on Jan. 17 in confirming the development. “NSA is moving forward with his employment.”