John Ratcliffe was confirmed to be the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Thursday, making him the ...

A former federal prosecutor and Texas Republican, Ratcliffe gained prominence as a congressman as a staunch defender of Trump.

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new Cabinet.

With Donald ... figure in some of Mr Trump's policy decisions, notably his move to separate thousands of immigrant families. Former director of national intelligence John Ratcliffe has been ...

FILE - Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe waits to board Marine One with President Donald Trump on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick ...

Trump said of Ratcliffe's nomination, "I look forward to John being the first person ever to serve ... require Senate confirmation. See also: Donald Trump's Cabinet, 2025 and Confirmation process for ...

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president ... Senate committees have already held confirmation hearings for several of Trump’s Cabinet picks and could start voting on the highest priority ...

President Donald ... against him. Trump’s picks also are largely anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as peddlers of “reverse racism.” With each announcement of a Cabinet nominee ...

The vice president is also part of the Cabinet. Except for the vice president and White House chief of staff, these positions require Senate confirmation. Between November 7 and December 4, 2024, ...