WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead ...

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

The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director ... and that Russia, Iran, North Korea and drug cartels, hacking gangs and terrorist organizations also pose challenges to national ...

John Ratcliffe, Donald Trump’s pick to lead ... and that Russia, Iran, North Korea and drug cartels, hacking gangs and terrorist organizations also pose challenges to national security.