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Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA director
Former Congressman John Ratcliffe is the nation's new CIA director after the Senate voted 74-25 in favor of his confirmation on Thursday.
Sen. Thune frustrated by Dem delaying John Ratcliffe confirmation vote
S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation vote for John Ratcliffe as CIA director.
CIA Director nominee John Ratcliffe clears Senate hurdle, set for confirmation later Thursday
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.
US Senate vote on Trump's CIA nominee Ratcliffe expected Tuesday
The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a confirmation vote on Tuesday on John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's nominee for CIA Director, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said.
How Every Senator Voted to Confirm John Ratcliffe as C.I.A. Director
The Senate voted 74 to 25 to confirm John Ratcliffe, President Trump’s former intelligence director, as director of the C.I.A.
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to be Trump's CIA director
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.
Senate confirms Trump's pick for CIA Director
The U.S. Senate has confirmed a second member of President Trump's cabinet, CIA Director John Ratcliffe. But the confirmation process hasn't been as easy for his other nominees.
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Democrats block Ratcliffe's CIA director confirmation hearing, Thune vows to hold weekend votes
"As I’ve repeatedly said, Senate Republicans are ready to work as long as needed to confirm President Trump’s nominees.
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Day 1: John Thune's list of targets for Trump
Senate GOP leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is primed to hand President Trump a quick string of wins on his first days in office.
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Senate to vote on new CIA boss
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Schumer supports Democrats delaying all Trump nominees who lack unanimous support
N.Y., said he supports Democrat efforts to slow down the confirmation of President Trump's Cabinet, including for key national security roles.
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as Trump’s CIA director
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 ...
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to a probable weekend session to confirm Trump nominees
We're approaching the first weekend of President Donald Trump's second term – and the Senate is already running behind in ...
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Vice President Vance casts tie-breaking vote in Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
With votes expected late evening, the Republican-led Senate is determined to install Hegseth, a former Fox News host and ...
Trump says he’s open to recess appointments but defers to Thune
President Trump said he is open to using recess appointments to get his Cabinet appointees confirmed if delays keep emerging ...