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

J.D. Vance (R-OH) arrive for service at St. John's Church as part of Inauguration ceremonies on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second t Usha Vance will make ...

Vice President J.D. Vance ivered a message to Senate Republicans about the looming confirmations of Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “The president has […] ...

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.

Barnes Reporting from Washington John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for C.I.A ... recruit for the agency would be a “Ph.D. who could win a bar fight.” ...

Republicans rounded out their 53-seat Senate majority on Tuesday with the swearing-in of Jon Husted and Ashley Moody, the two senators replacing Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State ...