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Is Brennan CIA nomination in trouble?

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    Confirmation hits delays over drone controversy

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Fox News alert box has obtained new information about documents related to the terror attack in -- -- Libya chief intelligence correspondent Catherine Herridge.

Is here with that story hi -- Well thank you Rick Fox News has learned the documents on the controversial talking points I have the administration's fault explanation that the attack was a demonstration that -- of control.

Were provided to the Senate Intelligence Committee earlier this week.

But they were so heavily redacted the documents were worthless.

But after complaints a second set with limited -- actions was eventually provide it with most committee members already at a town any review of the talking points.

-- now be -- in next week with other issues.

The nomination of the president's pick to run the CIA White House counterterrorism advisor John Brennan is running into delays over the Obama administration's targeting killing of American citizens overseas.

A leading civil liberties group is now openly questioning whether the Senate Intelligence Committee will vote is planned on Tuesday.

We'll see if that actually happens or not if it doesn't happen I think that's a pretty big signal.

That this nominations in trouble.

Largely over this issue beyond this -- Fox News -- told there are -- government legal opinions on drones only four were provided to congress on a limited basis.

The chair of the senate committee Dianne Feinstein told fox that she is quote assured the second set is forthcoming.

Asked whether -- and we'll have the votes he needs Tuesday Feinstein said quote.

I believe he'll come out of committee but democratic senator Mark Udall won -- at least two potential swing votes.

Told -- that he continues to urge the administration for -- document before Tuesday's vote.

Do you believe that the president should provide an individual.

American.

With the opportunity to surrender before killing.

So I haven't spoken about any specific operate I and other other I talked about the concept -- -- because you talked about cops right.

Democratic senator Ron Wyden who also present -- during the confirmation hearing did not immediately respond to Fox's questions this is a big problem for.

For this White House because.

-- because there is a very basic bipartisan.

Push now for these memos.

What has spokesman says the administration is working with congress but gave no timetable adding.

It was unacceptable for nominees like -- to be held up for quote un related reasons threat.

Our cats will follow it thank you what do you think John Brennan will be confirmed as CIA director lemon on Twitter you can -- me at -- there.

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