Congress Scrutinizes Increased Suicides at U.S. Spy and Cyber Agencies

At least 11 National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command workers have died by suicide over the past year, a number greater than previously known. This unusual increase has led White House and congressional staff to question agency leaders behind closed doors. Military commanders are taking steps to address long work hours and provide more mental health support to intelligence officers and government hackers whose workloads have surged due to foreign conflicts.