WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to confirm John Ratcliffe as the next CIA director under President Donald Trump, approving the second high-level appointment for the new administration.

The Senate advanced John Ratcliffe’s nomination for Central Intelligence Agency director in a key test vote, effectively guaranteeing he will be confirmed in a final vote later Thursday.

The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet.

Director of National Intelligence-designate Tulsi Gabbard is defending the ... Congress will be on the nomination of former Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) to head the Central Intelligence Agency.

US President-elect Donald Trump has filled key posts in his upcoming administration, leaning on allies and strong loyalists ...

(WASHINGTON) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead America's premier spy agency and his second nominee to win Senate approval.

Director of National Intelligence-designate Tulsi Gabbard ... Matt] Gaetz and [John] Ratcliffe,” the source said. “She acknowledges changes have been made to improve those concerns but ...

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

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate confirmed former Texas Congressman John Ratcliffe to serve as the next director of the CIA on Thursday.