Senate panel OKs John Ratcliffe

In Shift From 2020, Trump CIA Pick Ratcliffe Earns Democratic Votes
The Senate Intelligence Committee Monday advanced, 14-3, the nomination of John Ratcliffe, President Trump's pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, with the backing of four Democrats and Sen. Angus King,
Senate panel OKs John Ratcliffe as Trump's CIA director
The Senate Intelligence Committee swiftly approved John Ratcliffe to head the Central Intelligence Agency, shortly after President Trump was sworn in for a second term Monday. Why it matters: A Trump loyalist,
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.
Trump CIA Pick John Ratcliffe: 'We're Not Where We're Supposed to Be'
Ratcliffe identified China as the U.S.'s greatest geopolitical rival as he testified before the Senate on Wednesday.
Ratcliffe edges closer to CIA confirmation with Democratic support: 5 takeaways
John Ratcliffe emerged largely unscathed from a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee that appeared to pave the way for him to serve as the next director of the Central Intelligence
John Ratcliffe, Trump's CIA pick, warns officers to 'find a new line of work' if not committed
The former Texas congressman said the CIA needed to return to its core missions following criticism from Donald Trump the agency was politically biased.
CIA director pick John Ratcliffe vows new focus on intelligence gathering in confirmation hearing
Trump's pick to be CIA director promised in his confirmation hearing to hone in on setting strong intelligence collection priorities and "demanding relentless execution."
Trump loyalist John Ratcliffe sails through CIA director confirmation hearing
Republicans and Democrats praised the former lawmaker and intelligence official, who vowed not to use political loyalty tests at the CIA.
Trump CIA pick John Ratcliffe vows to root out political ‘biases,’ focus on threats from China
The former Texas congressman said he wanted to the CIA to bring back the recruiting ideal of ‘a Ph.D. who could win a bar fight.’
John Ratcliffe, Trump’s CIA pick, pledges not to politicize spy agency
Trump’s nominee for CIA director vowed a more muscular approach to stealing adversaries’ secrets and pledged not to politicize spy agency.
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,
Ratcliffe moves closer to CIA chief confirmation
John Ratcliffe took a step closer to being confirmed to lead the CIA on Monday as the Senate Intelligence Committee advanced ...
AI Mind Reading, Self-Flying Drones: Trump’s CIA Nominee Discloses Clients
John Ratcliffe, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA, has worked for AI companies, defense contractors, and private equity since time in government.
Senate confirmation process kicks into high gear for Trump’s Cabinet
After Donald Trump takes the oath of office and Congress concludes the inaugural pageantry, the Senate will get back to work.
Trump heads back to the White House and he’s taking these Texans with him
Texans have been tapped to run the CIA, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture.
Former CIA analyst David McCloskey: ‘Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have left us no safer’
Now a bestselling novelist, McCloskey reveals why he quit ‘the secret world’ to write spy fiction worthy of le Carré ...
AFPI-aligned officials fill upper echelon of Trump administration
Since launching in 2021, America First Policy Institute has been known colloquially around Washington, D.C., as Donald ...
How Trump's 'cabinet in waiting' has lived up to its reputation
Since launching in 2021, America First Policy Institute has been known colloquially around Washington, D.C., as Donald Trump's "Cabinet in waiting." ...
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I examine what is happening with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition to the White House. This week: Donald Trump has ...