President Barack Obama is set to nominate James Clapper, the Pentagon's top intelligence, official to oversee the nation's 16 spy agencies.
Obama was expected to announce the nomination of Clapper, a retired Air Force three-star general, as national intelligence director in a Rose Garden ceremony Saturday.
Two senior administration officials, who spoke only on condition of anonymity ahead of the announcement, confirmed Clapper was Obama's choice.
He would replace retired Adm. Dennis Blair, who resigned last month after frequent clashes with the White House.
The move comes despite objections by some lawmakers in both parties, who complain Clapper had been combative and sometimes obstructive under questioning on Capitol Hill in his previous intelligence roles.
Yeah, I know... Congress doesn't like him because he doesn't kowtow and suck up. Maybe we'll like him after all.
By: Brant
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