World & Nation
WASHINGTON – President Obama plans to nominate former top Pentagon lawyer Jeh Johnson to be secretary of Homeland Security, a senior administration official confirmed Thursday.
Oct. 17, 2013
President Obama nominated lawyer Jeh Johnson to serve as secretary of Homeland Security on Friday, emphasizing Johnson’s past leadership at the Pentagon as well as his commitment “to the rule of law” as qualifications for the job.
Oct. 18, 2013
The relationships Jeh Johnson built with Senate Republicans during his time as Pentagon general counsel helped him win bipartisan support that other Obama nominees lacked.
Dec. 16, 2013
Politics
Obama to nominate former Pentagon lawyer as Homeland Security chief
Jeh Johnson confirmed as Homeland Security secretary
WASHINGTON -- President Obama’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security moved a step closer to confirmation Wednesday, advancing to the full Senate after a swift committee vote.
Nov. 20, 2013
Jeh Johnson, President Obama’s choice for Homeland Security secretary, faces some pointed questions but little opposition at his Senate confirmation hearing.
Nov. 13, 2013
Obama’s Homeland Security nominee easily advances to full Senate
Jeh Johnson frowned.
July 27, 2016
Jeh Johnson said to be Obama’s choice to lead Homeland Security