Senate confirms China hawk John Ratcliffe as Trump’s CIA director
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 ...
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA | AP News
5 days ago · 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.
John Ratcliffe Confirmed as C.I.A. Director - The New York Times
5 days ago · John Ratcliffe Confirmed as C.I.A. Director He has offered a vision for a more aggressive spy agency, and his focus on the threat from China is widely shared by Republican and Democratic lawmakers.
CIA assesses lab leak most plausible source of Covid-19, though
3 days ago · The CIA now assesses the virus that causes Covid-19 more likely originated from an accidental lab leak in China, rather than occurring naturally, according to a statement from the agency Saturday ...
What to know about John Ratcliffe, Trump’s pick for CIA director
Nov 13, 2024 · Ratcliffe has repeatedly sounded the alarm about China, calling the country the top threat to U.S. interests and the rest of the free world.
John Ratcliffe Sworn in as CIA Director - The World Factbook
5 days ago · For Immediate Release: January 23, 2025 John Ratcliffe Sworn in as CIA Director Today, John Ratcliffe was sworn in as the 25th Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Vice President JD Vance administered the official oath of office in a ceremony at the White House. Director Ratcliffe is the first person ever to serve as both Director of the CIA and Director of National Intelligence ...
US Senate Confirms Ratcliffe As Director Of CIA - Barron's
5 days ago · The US Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe with overwhelming bipartisan support as director of the CIA, filling a key post in President Donald Trump's national security team.
Trump signals hard line on China with hawkish cabinet picks - Al …
Nov 13, 2024 · As the head of the top US spy agency, Ratcliffe, who served as Trump’s director of national intelligence, is likely to prioritise the alleged security threat posed by China.
WATCH: John Ratcliffe testifies at Senate confirmation hearing
Jan 15, 2025 · Ratcliffe said he views China as America’s greatest geopolitical rival, with Russia, Iran, North Korea and drug cartels, hacking gangs and terrorist organizations also posing challenges to...
John Ratcliffe Lays Out a Vision for a More Aggressive C.I.A.
Jan 15, 2025 · John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to lead the C.I.A., outlined his vision of an agency that offers intelligence free of political bias on Wednesday. Haiyun Jiang for The New ...
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