A well-known source, who said the schedule for confirmation should not be changed significantly, said the reason for the delay was a senator wanting the hearing in person, and Friday’s session was scheduled to be remote.
Biden’s transition team spokesman Ned Price said the team was “disappointed” by the delay.
“DNI’s nominated Haines was looking forward to appearing before the Committee tomorrow. We are disappointed that the hearing has been postponed, especially due to the urgency of having national security leaders in place in this time of crisis. opportunity to answer the Committee’s questions next week, “said Price.
Acting President of Intelligence, Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, and Vice President Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, said Thursday night that the committee is working “as quickly as possible”.
“Despite the unusual circumstances on Capitol Hill, the committee is working in good faith to move this nominee as quickly as possible and to ensure that committee members have the opportunity to question the candidate in open and closed environments. The Director of National Intelligence plays a crucial role in overseeing the 18 agencies that make up our country’s Intelligence Community, and the committee hopes to hold a hearing next week with Ms. Haines, “said the joint statement.
This story has been updated with additional information.