Barnes Reporting from Washington The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe ... reflects the evolution of American politics. During the first Trump administration, Mr. Ratcliffe received no support ...

"John Ratcliffe is undeniably qualified for the job, he's going to lead the CIA without bias, and with the safety of the American people ... himself from Mr. Trump's political interests and ...

The deferred retirement offered by the Trump administration would give an employee eight months of pay and benefits.

The former Texas lawmaker and prosecutor was Trump's national intelligence director in his first term. He vowed to reject White House political pressure ...

The CIA's decision to release a Biden-era assessment favoring the once widely-dismissed COVID-19 lab-leak origin story marks a step toward transparency with the American people, newly-confirmed ...

Ratcliffe is a native of Heath, Texas, where he served as mayor from 2004 to 2012. John Ratcliffe ... doing it in a way that ensures that the American people have confidence in our national ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John ... Ratcliffe oversaw and coordinated the work of more than a dozen spy agencies. Among other duties, the office directs efforts to detect and ...

The US Senate confirmed China hawk John Ratcliffe as ... “not because of our political difference” but “because I’m deeply worried that Mr. Ratcliffe will be unable to stand up to people ...

John Ratcliffe ... most courageous risk-takers and innovators to protect the American people and advance America’s interests,” Ratcliffe stated during his confirmation hearing.

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.