WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate today confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead America’s premier spy agency and his second nominee to win Senate approval.

The chamber will need a simple majority in what will be his first test vote that comes as several key Republicans hold their cards close to their vest.

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The Republican-led chamber, requiring only a simple majority, voted to clear a procedural step and set the stage for confirmation likely this weekend.

Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in a series of controversies.

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