Senate confirms Trump CIA director John Ratcliffe as GOP speeds up national security picks
Ratcliffe faced a brief delay to his nomination from Democrats questioning his independence from President Donald Trump.
Senate Easily Confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA Director
The GOP-controlled Senate voted 74–25 to confirm Ratcliffe, with many Democrats joining Republicans in voting for the former congressman after the chamber easily advanced Ratcli
Live updates: Senate moves toward final vote on Ratcliffe for CIA; Trump addresses Davos
The GOP also wants to get South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem confirmed Friday as Homeland Security secretary. Pressure is building from both sides on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his bid to become Health and Human Services secretary.
The Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, giving Trump his second Cabinet member
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new Cabinet.
CIA Director nominee John Ratcliffe clears Senate hurdle, set for confirmation later Thursday
The Senate advanced John Ratcliffe’s nomination for Central Intelligence Agency director in a key test vote, effectively guaranteeing he will be confirmed in a final vote later Thursday.
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We’re going to wear down the Democrats. Either you’re going to play ball with us, or you’re going to go without sleep,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., said on Fox News.
CIA director nominee John Ratcliffe’s confirmation hearing: What to know, how to watch.
Trump's former director of National Intelligence, John Ratcliffe, is set to have his confirmation hearing as Trump's pick for director of the CIA on Wednesday.
Senate GOP full steam ahead on Hegseth despite abuse allegations
Senate Republicans are steamrolling ahead on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon, and a new report detailing allegations of abusive behavior by the nominee have seemingly not dissuaded
Rubio confirmed as Hegseth, Ratcliffe pass key thresholds
The Senate voted to confirm Trump’s choice for secretary of State, and key committees advanced his nominations for defense secretary and CIA director.
John Ratcliffe promises to prioritize China threat as CIA director
Ratcliffe, a former director of national intelligence during Trump’s first administration, is expected to be confirmed to run the Central Intelligence Agency.
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CIA director nominee John Ratcliffe’s confirmation hearing: What to know, how to watch.
John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump's ... Some other Republicans defended Ratcliffe, as well, including GOP strategist Matt Mackowiak who called Ratcliffe "a very good man" who has ...
Watch Live: CIA Director Nominee John Ratcliffe Senate Confirmation Hearing
Former Rep. John Ratcliffe, Donald Trump's pick for CIA director, will appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Ratcliffe represented Texas in the House from 2015 to 2020,