Welcome back to cnn newsroom. Were watching the president s nomination of two Key National Security positions. Just moments ago the president nominated chuck hagel, the former republican senator from nebraska to be the next secretary of defense, succeeding leon panetta, and he nominated john brennan, counterterrorism Homeland Security adviser in the white house to be the next director of the cia, succeeding the acting director, mike morell, who took over in november when john David Petraeus stepped down following an extramarital affair with his biographer. The president made it clear he wants the senate to confirm these nominations quickly, especially chuck hagel, because there has been some controversy over the nominee. Listen to the president. Chuck recognizes that American Leadership is indispensable in a dangerous world. I saw this in our travels together across the middle east. He understands that america stands strongest when we stand with allies. And with friends. As a successfu
Crimson tide, yes, well talk about it steam rolled to victory. Rolls past notre dame. And second straight bcs title. And an eyebrow race raising comment, yes, were talking to you brent mussberger. Chuck hagel named defense secretary nominee. His confirmation will be anything but easy. And we have a date. The u. S. Could default on the debt ceiling earlier than expected. What it means for you. And an exclusive exchange when piers morgan sits down with a man who wants him deported. 1776 will commence again if you try to take our firearms. More from that, coming up. Members of the championship crimson tide football team, mike xwnch olic, and mike greenberg. Mike buttry. Talk about addiction with Patrick Kennedy and Christopher Kennedy lawford and the former university of texas track coach, bev kearney will join to us talk about her lawsuit against the school. Tuesday, january 8th. Starting point begins right now. Welcome back, everybody. Starting point, a crimson tidal wave fair to call i
From comedy centrals world news headquarters in new york, this is the daily show with jon stewart. cheers and applause jon welcome to the daily show. My name is jon stewart. My guest i think youll enjoy George Stephanapolous will be joining us. Mr. Stephanapolous will be out here in a little bit. Well talk to him very briefly because hes got to be up in like two hours. Big news from vatican city tonight. Pope benedict xvi announcing he is stepping down as leader of the catholic church. Jon popes can do that . I assumed the papacy was like a lifetime commitment like being in the mob or being a correspondent on 60 minutes. In any case well bring you full Team Coverage of the popes resignation in holy quit. How is it going with that popey changey thing . Now, the pope has issued a statement citing the growing toll of his advanced age leaving him ill suited for his ministry. But popes usually dont retire until they are called back to the home office. This hasnt happened in 600 years. The o
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