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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.

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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.

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Senate confirms China hawk John Ratcliffe as Trump’s CIA director

Senate Majority Leader John Thune had called out Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy for delaying the vote on a “key national security position.”

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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 in the Senate.

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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.

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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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