John Ratcliffe says US faces 'most challenging security environment' ever in confirmation hearing
Trump loyalist John Ratcliffe sails through CIA director confirmation hearing
John Ratcliffe, Trump’s CIA pick, tells senators the agency is ‘not where we’re supposed to be’
Ratcliffe, who served as director of national intelligence during Trump’s first term, is a former federal prosecutor and conservative member of Congress representing a district in Texas.
Trump CIA Pick John Ratcliffe: 'We're Not Where We're Supposed to Be'
Ratcliffe identified China as the U.S.'s greatest geopolitical rival as he testified before the Senate on Wednesday.
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CIA director nominee John Ratcliffe’s confirmation hearing: What to know, how to watch.
John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, is set to face his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Having already served in Trump's ...
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John Ratcliffe, Trump's CIA pick, tells senators the agency is 'not where we're supposed to be'
John Ratcliffe, who served as director of national intelligence during Trump's first term, told lawmakers that if confirmed, he would push the agency to do more to harness technologies like ...
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Video: Barrasso Asks Bessent: How He Will Make The U.S. ‘Energy Dominant’ After The Bidens Policy Record?
How He Will Make The U.S. ‘Energy Dominant’ After The Bidens Policy Record? During Thursday’s Senate Finance Committee, Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) questioned Trump’s Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent about how to make the U.
Cabinet confirmation hearings dominate agenda as immigration bills move along
All of this is a prelude to Inauguration Day, after which the pace will pick up with the opportunity to present legislation to Trump for his signature. In addition, the Senate will be able to officially confirm the new president’s nominees once he is in office.
Climate science-denying energy secretary nominee calls for expanding U.S. energy sector
Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Energy Department, faced lawmakers for confirmation hearings and called for efforts to "unleash" America's energy sector.
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Mike Johnson Vows to Hold Aid to California Hostage After Deadly Fires
On Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN’s Manu Raju that there should be “conditions” on the proposed federal aid to California in the wake of the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Trump transition update: Senate prepares for ‘train wreck’ ahead of cabinet confirmation hearings
Trump cabinet picks prep for week of Senate hearings as Melania reveals plans for White House: Live updates - President-elect’s cabinet nominees will face questions from senators this week as first la
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GOP’s Sick New Talking Point Doesn’t Bode Well for Future Disasters
So, who exactly does the Post think shouldn’t make it? Fox & Friends host Pete Hegseth, anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist and failed presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., former Democrat turned MAGA acolyte and possible Russian asset Tulsi Gabbard, and Project 2025 contributor Russell Vought.
Justice department will never have an 'enemies list', Trump pick tells senators
Donald Trump has nominated Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, while he has chosen lawyer Pam Bondi for attorney general.
Donald Trump's Cabinet Picks Under Scanner As Confirmation Hearings Open At US Senate
The cabinet picks of President-elect Donald J Trump are set to go under the microscope, as US senators hold confirmation hearings of more than a dozen prospective nominees starting Tuesday.