President Obama Nominates Brennan & Hagel
By: CNN/CNN Video
Updated: January 7, 2013
President Obama announced his decision on two key cabinet positions Monday.
The President tapped John Brennan, his chief counter-terrorism adviser, to be the next CIA director.
During a news conference, the President heaped praise on Brennan, calling him one of the hardest working public servants he's even seen.
Obama announced Brennan's nomination at the same time he tapped former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel to become Defense Secretary.
Both nominations will have to be confirmed by the Senate.
The President tapped John Brennan, his chief counter-terrorism adviser, to be the next CIA director.
During a news conference, the President heaped praise on Brennan, calling him one of the hardest working public servants he's even seen.
Obama announced Brennan's nomination at the same time he tapped former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel to become Defense Secretary.
Both nominations will have to be confirmed by the Senate.
