John Ratcliffe, former director of national intelligence during President Trump's first term, has been confirmed by the Senate as his new head of the CIA — the first person to have held both jobs.

Donald Trump will stop in North Carolina, California and Nevada during the first trip of his second term. Follow along for live updates.

John Ratcliffe was director of national intelligence during Trump's first term and is the first person to have held that position and the top post at the CIA.

A former federal prosecutor and Texas Republican, Ratcliffe gained prominence as a congressman as a staunch defender of Trump.

Negotiations broke down to hold a final vote on Trump's CIA nominee, prompting Senate GOP leadership to tee up procedural steps to advance John Ratcliffe and others.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe ... Cabinet. Ratcliffe has said he views China as America’s greatest geopolitical rival, and that Russia, Iran, North Korea ...

FILE - Director of National Intelligence John ... Ratcliffe told the Senate Intelligence Committee. Ratcliffe said he views China as America's greatest geopolitical rival, with Russia, Iran, North ...

Vice President J.D. Vance was on hand to cast a tie-breaking vote, unusual in the Senate for Cabinet nominees, who typically win wider support.

Donald Trump will stop in North Carolina, California and Nevada during the first trip of his second term. Follow along for live updates.

The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.

The Senate has confirmed former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe to head the CIA Thursday. The vote was 74-25. Ratcliffe was a former Heath mayor and 4th District Congressman of Texas. He also served as U.

The Senate on Friday night confirmed President Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, to become the country’s next defense secretary.