John Ratcliffe, Trump and CIA

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.
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.
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.’
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.
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 his nomination. The panel advanced his nomination 14 to 3 shortly after President Trump was sworn into office.
John Ratcliffe says US faces 'most challenging security environment' ever in confirmation hearing
CIA nominee John Ratcliffe is telling senators about how he’ll reshape the intelligence community in what he calls "the most ...
Rubio confirmed as Hegseth, Ratcliffe pass key thresholds
The Senate voted to confirm Trump’s choice for secretary of State, and key committees advanced his nominations for defense ...
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Acting chiefs named for national-security agencies
Donald Trump has named the acting heads of national-security agencies—all career federal executives—to serve until ...
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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.
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the ...
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Here's who is leading federal agencies as Trump nominees await confirmation
Agriculture Department: Gary Washington, a career official who currently serves as the USDA’s chief information officer.
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Trump To Revoke Security Clearances Of 51 Former Intelligence Officials, Sign 200 Executive Orders
Shortly after taking the oath of office today, President Donald Trump is set to revoke the security clearances of 51 former ...
Trump praises Abbott at inauguration, promises to militarize border and build wall
President Donald Trump will declare a national emergency, send troops to the southern border, deport undocumented immigrants ...