U.S. Senate To Delay Vote On The Nomination Of John Brennan As CIA Director

Senators Delay Vote On Brennan, Seek More Information About Drone Campaign -- Washington Post

A Senate confirmation vote on John O. Brennan as CIA director has been postponed for at least two weeks as lawmakers step up pressure on the Obama administration to provide more information about its drone campaign against terrorism suspects.

In particular, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) said Wednesday that she is seeking seven Justice Department memos related to the administration’s targeted killing program, in addition to four the committee has been allowed to view.

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More News On The U.S. Senate Delaying The Vote On The Nomination Of John Brennan As CIA Director

Senate intelligence committee delays Brennan vote over drone memos, Benghazi attack -- Washington Post/AP
John Brennan Vote Delayed By Senators Over Drone Memos -- Huffington Post/Reuters
Rand Paul to place hold on Brennan nomination -- CNN
Aide: Reid won't honor hold against Brennan -- NBC

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