Washington, D.C. — This morning, I spoke with John Brennan about preliminary assessments from the ongoing consultations I have ordered into the human and systemic failures that occurred leading up to the attempted act of terrorism on Christmas Day and about our government-wide efforts at continued vigilance on homeland security and counterterrorism efforts. In a separate call, I spoke with Sec. Napolitano to receive an update on both the Department of Homeland Security review of detection capabilities and the enhanced security measures in place since the Christmas Day incident.
I anticipate receiving assessments from several agencies this evening and will review those tonight and over the course of the weekend. On Tuesday, in Washington, I will meet personally with relevant agency heads to discuss our ongoing reviews as well as security enhancements and intelligence-sharing improvements in our homeland security and counterterrorism operations.
NOTE: John Brennan is Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism.
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Obama's latest statement on Christmas Day incident
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Breaking News: Van crashes into VA
A single-vehicle accident occurred on the Knoxville VA campus moments ago.
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Supervisors take action that could save nearly $400K
At a special meeting this morning, the Marion County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to begin refinancing a portion of the County's debt that could save nearly $400,000 over the next 12 years.
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Motorcycle accident sends one to the hospital
On Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 17:17 hours the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a call reference an accident involving a pickup and a motorcycle.
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Bus rollover sends many to the hospital - UPDATE
Several emergency responders were called to an accident at approximately 3:35 p.m. Monday afternoon, as a Knoxville Community School Bus was involved in an accident with a Toyota Prius.
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Video: Chamber Banquet Held
The 2012 Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Impact Awards were presented Saturday night, prior to a keynote address by Aplington-Parkersburg's Aaron Thomas.
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Loebsack, Thomas coming to Chamber Banquet
Aaron Thomas, son of slain high school football coaching legend Ed Thomas, will deliver the keynote address at tomorrow night's Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Impact Awards. Congressman Dave Loebsack will also be in attendance.
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KHS Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon held
Family and friends gathered this afternoon at the Lake Red Rock Cultural Center for lunch, stories and memories, to celebrate the newest inductees into the Knoxville High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Supervisors to hold closed session Monday
The Marion County Board of Supervisors will meet in special session Monday, Jan. 30, at 8:30 a.m. Part of the discussion will be a closed session to discuss litigation or possible litigation.
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Knoxville School Board meets Tuesday
The Knoxville School Board will meet in special session Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 5:30 p.m.
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Council meets tonight
The Knoxville City Council will meet in special session tonight, Friday, Jan. 27, at 5 p.m.
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