Jan 23, 2025 · The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency in overwhelming bipartisan fashion, making him the second member of President Trump’s national security team...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Good afternoon.

Jan 23, 2025 · WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to confirm John Ratcliffe as the next CIA director, approving the second high-level appointment for the new Trump administration.

Jan 22, 2025 · Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., showed frustration with Democrats on Tuesday after a confirmation vote for President Trump's pick for CIA director in John Ratcliffe, who has bipartisan...

Jan 23, 2025 · The US Senate confirmed China hawk John Ratcliffe as the next director of the CIA on Thursday after Democrats had stalled his final floor vote — further setting back the timeline for...

Jan 22, 2025 · Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked the final vote to confirm President Donald Trump nominee for CIA director John Ratcliffe.

John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's nominee for Central Intelligence Agency Director, was confirmed to lead the CIA by the Senate on Jan. 23 thanks to an overwhelming bipartisan consensus,...

Jan 23, 2025 · Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., earlier this week said Ratcliffe would "bring valuable knowledge and experience" to the CIA post. "Mr. Ratcliffe brings the right experience and...

Jan 23, 2025 · 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.

Jan 22, 2025 · Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation vote for John Ratcliffe as CIA director.