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,

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second inauguration, Sen. John Barrasso, the second-ranking Republican in the Senate and Majority Whip, joins "CBS Morning" to discuss the GOP's plans moving forward.

John Ratcliffe, who served as director of national intelligence during Trump's first term, is a former federal prosecutor and conservative member of Congress representing a district in Texas.

John Ratcliffe, who served as director of national intelligence during Trump's first term, told lawmakers that if confirmed, he would push the agency to do more to harness technologies like ...

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."

CIA nominee John Ratcliffe is telling senators on Wednesday about how he’ll reshape the intelligence community in what he calls "the most challenging national security environment in our nation ...

All of this is a prelude to Inauguration Day, after which the pace will pick up with the opportunity to present legislation to Trump for his signature. In addition, the Senate will be able to officially confirm the new president’s nominees once he is in office.

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Energy Department, faced lawmakers for confirmation hearings and called for efforts to "unleash" America's energy sector.

On Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN’s Manu Raju that there should be “conditions” on the proposed federal aid to California in the wake of the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County.

The cabinet picks of President-elect Donald J Trump are set to go under the microscope, as US senators hold confirmation hearings of more than a dozen prospective nominees starting Tuesday.

Donald Trump has nominated Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, while he has chosen lawyer Pam Bondi for attorney general.

Trump cabinet picks prep for week of Senate hearings as Melania reveals plans for White House: Live updates - President-elect’s cabinet nominees will face questions from senators this week as first la