CIA director says he would not obey a waterboarding order
The director of the CIA says his spy agency will not engage in waterboarding or other so-called enhanced interrogation techniques even if ordered to by a future president.
John Brennan
Senate Moves Toward CIA Nominee Vote
The Senate has cleared the way for confirmation of John Brennan to head the CIA after the Obama administration bowed to Republican demands and specified limits on the president's authority to order drone strikes against American citizens on U.S. soil.
Obama’s CIA Pick Blocked By Senate Republicans
A Republican critic of the Obama administration's drone policy has succeeded in blocking a vote on John Brennan's nomination to be director of the CIA.
Senate Panel Votes to Approve CIA Nominee Brennan
John Brennan is one step closer to becoming director of the CIA.
Obama Taps Homeland Security Aide to Head CIA
President Barack Obama has tapped White House homeland security adviser John Brennan as his nominee to lead the Central Intelligence Agency.