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 ...
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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 ...
John Ratcliffe Lays Out a Vision for a More Aggressive C.I.A.
Donald Trump’s pick for the agency’s director seems likely to win some Democratic support for this nomination, but how much ...
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Trump could adjourn Congress to circumvent Dem obstruction
President Donald Trump has reportedly threatened to adjourn Congress so that he may make recess appointments. “Trump most recently raised the prospect of … [adjourning Congress] during […] ...
Dem who called Trump 'existential threat to democracy' now blocking his nominees
A Senate Democrat is blocking a streamlined process to vote on Trump's nominees, forcing the Senate to take lengthy ...
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‘Obstructionist Democrats’ Block Swift Confirmation Of Trump’s CIA Nominee Despite Garnering Bipartisan Support
Senate Democrats on Tuesday evening blocked the swift confirmation of John Ratcliffe, who is President Donald Trump’s nominee ...
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'The easy way or the hard way': GOP to push Trump nominees through Democratic walls
We’re going to wear down the Democrats. Either you’re going to play ball with us, or you’re going to go without sleep,” ...
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Trump 2nd term live updates: Order to end birthright citizenship faces 1st court test
President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and more. Trump can be expected to talk more about his economic agenda when he ...