Jan 23, 2025 · John Ratcliffe, former director of national intelligence during President Trump's first term, has been confirmed by the Senate as his new head of the CIA — the first person to have held both jobs. The Senate approved the nomination Thursday on a 74-25 vote.

Jan 23, 2025 · The Senate voted 74 to 25 to confirm John Ratcliffe, President Trump’s former intelligence director, as director of the C.I.A. ... John Thune. South Dakota . Yes Y. Thom Tillis. North Carolina ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Ratcliffe said that if confirmed, he would push the CIA to do more to harness technologies such as AI and quantum computing while expanding use of human intelligence collection.

Jan 23, 2025 · “Mr. Ratcliffe is a qualified nominee,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune, South Dakota Republican, said, citing his time as Director of National Intelligence in the first Trump administration ...

Jan 23, 2025 · The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed President Donald Trump’s choice of John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, but Democrats continued to draw out Trump’s nominations of Pete Hegseth to run the Pentagon and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head up the Department of Homeland Security.

Jan 23, 2025 · The US Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe with overwhelming bipartisan support as director of the CIA, filling a key post in President Donald Trump's national security team.

Jan 23, 2025 · Newly-confirmed Director of the CIA John Ratcliffe is sworn-in by Vice President JD Vance.

Jan 23, 2025 · Newly-confirmed Director of the CIA John Ratcliffe is sworn-in by Vice President JD Vance. Rock County, MN is pairing its effort to supply AED boxes with naloxone, making it easier for anyone to access life-saving materials all around the county.

1 day ago · On the Nomination: Confirmation: Kristi Noem, of South Dakota, to be Secretary of Homeland Security: PN11-11: Jan 25: 16 (61-39) Agreed to: On the Cloture Motion: Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kristi Noem to be Secretary of Homeland Security: ... John Ratcliffe to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency: PN11-19: Jan 23: 11 (52-47) Rejected:

Jan 22, 2025 · Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked the final vote to confirm President Donald Trump nominee for CIA director John Ratcliffe. On Tuesday, they blocked a quick final vote for Ratcliffe – after the chamber's Intelligence Committee approving his nomination in a 14-3 vote – by forcing roll-call votes on procedural motions that are typically approved with a less formal voice-vote, according to ...