(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.

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

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill will question President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA on his vision for America's ...

The US Senate has confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new Cabinet. Mr Ratcliffe was director of national intelligence during Mr Trump’s ...

If approved, Ratcliffe will succeed outgoing CIA Director William Burns ... Aside from his work to defend Trump during his first impeachment proceedings, Ratcliffe also forcefully questioned ...

John Ratcliffe, President-elect Trump’s choice to head the CIA, faced questioning from ... He was also a fierce defender of Trump during his first impeachment hearings and during his time ...

He was a fierce defender of Trump during his first impeachment proceedings in the House. Below is the first portion of the confirmation hearing for CIA Director. The second portion was conducted ...