Senate Advances Trump's CIA Nominee John Ratcliffe in 14-3 Vote, Full Senate Vote Soon

Jan 20, 2025, 10:55 PM

The Senate Intelligence Committee has voted to advance John Ratcliffe, nominated by President Trump, to be the next CIA Director, with a vote of 14-3. This decision sets the stage for a full Senate vote, which could occur as early as this week. Ratcliffe's nomination is part of a broader push by Republicans to prioritize national security nominees, with other figures like Marco Rubio, expected to be confirmed tomorrow, and Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem also high on the list for confirmation. Senate Majority Whip John Thune could tee up Ratcliffe's nomination on the floor as soon as Tuesday.