NATIONAL SECURITY

Report: Obama to Tap John Brennan as CIA Director

Updated: January 7, 2013 | 6:53 a.m.
January 7, 2013 | 6:46 a.m.

President Obama will nominate John Brennan, his top counter-terrorism adviser, as the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency, the Associated Press reports.

Brennan’s nomination is expected to be announced at the White House on Monday afternoon, during the same event in which former Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., will likely get the nod for defense secretary, AP reports.

Michael Morell is currently the acting director of the CIA, following the resignation of David Petraeus in November.

Get the latest news and analysis delivered to your inbox. Sign up for National Journal's morning alert, Wake-Up Call, and afternoon newsletter, The Edge. Subscribe here.


Leave A Comment
The National Journal Group has the right (but not the obligation) to monitor the comments and to remove any materials it deems inappropriate.
Comments powered by Disqus
Follow National Journal
Most Read Articles
Expert Opinions
Transportation Experts

Do We Suddenly Hate Driving?

10:43 p.m.

Latest Response by Gabriel Roth: But do we not drive to save time?

Energy Experts

What's at Stake with Natural-Gas Exports?

4:49 p.m.

Latest Response by Dave McCurdy: Natural Gas Market Will Find Balance

Transportation Experts

Do We Suddenly Hate Driving?

4:24 p.m.

Latest Response by Keith Laughlin: We Need a New Policy for a New Day

More Expert Opinions »