The White House is backing off initial reports that Director of National Intelligence James Clapper will head a government review of National Security Agency spying. President Obama announced an independent review of the NSA’s operations on Friday, but then suggested Clapper would be in charge. Clapper’s name immediately sparked outrage following accusations he lied to Congress about NSA surveillance earlier this year. A National Security Council spokesperson now says the White House, not Clapper, will choose the review panel’s members.