The president is widely expected to nominate Chuck Hagel, a former senator and a long-standing political ally, today to head the Pentagon following the imminent departure of Leon Panetta.
Republicans sharply criticised the selection, promising to question Mr Hagel on Israel and other controversial views in confirmation hearings by the Senate, which must approve his appointment.
Read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9784034/Chuck-Hagel-to-face-questions-over-Israel-views-ahead-of-defence-secretary-nomination.html
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