John Ratcliffe, former director of national intelligence during President Trump's first term, has been confirmed by the Senate as his new head of the CIA — the first person to have held both jobs.

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

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe ... safe. Ratcliffe has said he views China as America’s greatest geopolitical rival, and that Russia, Iran, North Korea ...

Trump has maintained a notably critical stance toward America's intelligence agencies. John Ratcliffe, the new CIA director ...

The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director ... the first member of Trump's Cabinet. Ratcliffe has said he views China as America's greatest geopolitical rival, and that Russia, ...