Jan 22, 2025 · Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation vote for John Ratcliffe, who has bipartisan support, as CIA director.

Jan 23, 2025 · Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) blocked his speedy passage, pointing to “serious concerns” some of his Democratic colleagues had about Ratcliffe and questions about his willingness to distance ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Sen. Thune frustrated by Dem delaying John Ratcliffe confirmation vote. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation ...

Jan 23, 2025 · The US Senate confirmed China hawk John Ratcliffe as the next director of the CIA on Thursday after Democrats had stalled his final floor vote — further setting back the timeline for...

Jan 23, 2025 · "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 being his priority." On Tuesday, Sen. Chris Murphy, a ...

Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy objected to a time agreement that would have expedited the confirmation of Ratcliffe, who was director of National Intelligence during the first Trump...

Jan 23, 2025 · GOP leaders had hoped to confirm Mr. Ratcliffe on Tuesday, but Sen. Chris Murphy, Connecticut Democrat, objected to speeding up the vote. “During his short eight months as DNI in 2020 he ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) blocked Ratcliffe from receiving a speedy confirmation vote over concerns about his qualifications and loyalty to Trump.

Jan 23, 2025 · Concerns from Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., forced the Senate's Republican leaders to postpone Ratcliffe's confirmation vote, which originally was scheduled for Tuesday.

Jan 23, 2025 · Concerns from Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., forced the Senate's Republican leaders to postpone Ratcliffe's confirmation vote, which originally was scheduled for Tuesday. Former Florida Sen. Marco...