Obama nominates Hagel for top Pentagon post, counterterror adviser Brennan to lead the CIA

WASHINGTON — Despite Republican misgivings, President Barack Obama announced Monday he will nominate former GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel as his next defense secretary, calling him “the leader our troops deserve.” He also chose White House counterterrorism adviser John Brennan to lead the Central Intelligence Agency. - Obama nominates Hagel for top Pentagon post, counterterror - AP
Obama Nominates Hagel as Defense Secretary and Brennan as CIA ...