Leon Panetta

CIA Director Panetta Honors Two Spies

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 28, 2009

Leon Panetta gave out two prized Trailblazer Medals. more >>

Is National Security Strife Another Bad Sign for Obama?

Opinion - August 25, 2009

Reported blowup over "torture" investigation suggests an administration shakeup could be near. more >>

The Obama National Security Team's Civil War

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - August 25, 2009

Division in the national security ranks could leave the president with one more mess he doesn't need. more >>

CIA: Panetta Secure as Director

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 18, 2009

The CIA is pushing back on rumors Panetta will leave at his one-year mark. more >>

CIA's Panetta Woos Congress

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 10, 2009

The CIA director has been working hard to improve relations with Congress. more >>

CIA's Panetta, DNI Blair Must End Turf War and Switch Jobs

By Darrell Issa - Opinion - June 18, 2009

Each man is better suited to the other's role. more >>

CIA's Panetta Is Right: Cheney Does Want Another Terrorist Attack

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - June 15, 2009

CIA Director Leon Panetta is right about what Cheney wants. more >>

Panetta's Focus on Chinese, Russian, and Arabic

By Paul Bedard and Alex Kingsbury - Washington Whispers - June 8, 2009

The CIA Director wants to increase the number of staff members who can speak a second language. more >>

CIA's Mansfield Moves Out of Press Office

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - May 1, 2009

CIA spokesman Mark Mansfield stepping aside to let new spy boss Leon Panetta pick his press aide. more >>

CIA Director Leon Panetta: Hollywood's Got the CIA Wrong

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - March 24, 2009

Panetta says his job is more challenging than Hollywood can imagine. more >>

What Congress Wants to Know About CIA Detention and Interrogation Actions

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - March 6, 2009

New CIA chief Panetta tries to calm anxiety at the agency about the Senate committee investigation. more >>

CIA Director Leon Panetta and the Westminster Best Dog in Show

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - February 13, 2009

Panetta said he may be the oldest to take charge of the CIA but he's the best in show. more >>

Outgoing CIA Chief Hayden Plans Book, TV Job

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - January 14, 2009

Replaced by President-elect Barack Obama, outgoing CIA boss Mike Hayden has big retirement plans. more >>

CIA's Hayden Praises Obama, Panetta

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - January 9, 2009

He didn't get to stay on as director of the CIA, but Mike Hayden doesn't seem mad. more >>

Feinstein Softens on Obama's Pick of Panetta to Lead the CIA

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - January 8, 2009

The California senator now says she'll support Panetta to lead the intelligence agency. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Leon Panetta

By Jennifer O'Shea - Nation & World - January 8, 2009

Democratic sources revealed Panetta is Obama's pick to lead the CIA. more >>

Is Panetta 'an Awful Pick' or Does His Selection Make Sense?

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - January 7, 2009

Here are two contrasting opinions on the nomination, both from writers I respect. more >>

California Political Leaders Unsure of Panetta for CIA

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - January 6, 2009

Sen. Dianne Feinstein criticized Panetta's lack of experience. more >>

Obama's Surprise Pick of Leon Panetta for CIA Director

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - January 6, 2009

He wasn't my first guess, or even my second, third, or fourth. more >>

Was Barack Obama Correct to Choose Leon Panetta to Head the CIA?

Opinion - January 6, 2009

The consensus is unclear on Obama's latest pick. more >>

What Obama's Pick of Leon Panetta May Signal About the CIA

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - January 6, 2009

The respected Washington figure would bring new oversight and might smooth relations with Congress. more >>