Deputy CIA director to step down, join WH intel board
Michael Morell, who filled in as CIA director after David Petraeus resigned, will join the President's Intelligence Advisory Board
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The CIA director role has seen several changes in recent years, with William Burns serving as CIA director under President Biden from 2021 to early 2025, followed by other leadership transitions in 2025–2026 as new administrations took place. For the latest figure, I can look up current confirmations if you’d like. [cite ][cite ]
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In the U.S. intelligence community, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is typically appointed by the President and must be confirmed by the Senate, with acting periods common during transitions. The position has historically seen a mix of career intelligence professionals and political appointees. [cite ][cite ]
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