Obama taps Hagel for Pentagon, Brennan for CIA
World NewsJan 8, 2013
Despite Republican misgivings, President Barack Obama announced Monday he will nominate former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel as his next defense secretary. He also chose White House counterterrorism adviser John Brennan to lead the Central Intelligence Agency. Controversy surrounds both choices, but the president called on the Senate to quickly confirm both at what are expected to be tough confirmation hearings.Hagel has faced tough criticism from fellow Republicans who say he is anti-Israel and s