Democracy NOW! DN! As John Brennan is confirmed to head the CIA, we examine one of the most controversial U.S. targeted killings that occurred during his time as Obama’s counter terrorism adviser: the killing of Anwar al-Awlaki. The U.S.-born cleric died in a U.S. drone strike in September 2011, along with American citizen Samir Khan, Al-Awlaki’s 16-year-old son. Provided to you under Democracy NOW! creative commons license.