Nov 13, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he would appoint John Ratcliffe to serve as CIA director in his new administration. Here are four things to know about the Republican tapped to lead the U.S. government’s premier spy agency:

Jan 15, 2025 · John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA, has told members of the Senate that the nation's premier spy agency can do better. Ratcliffe served as director of national intelligence during Trump's first term.

Jan 3, 2025 · Ratcliffe had been a divisive pick for the nation’s top intelligence adviser, made late in Trump’s term. His critics said he lacked sufficient national-security experience and was a...

Nov 13, 2024 · Ratcliffe was among a cohort of Trump officials who aggressively sought the release of intelligence related to Russia and the FBI.

Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has chosen John Ratcliffe to serve as his CIA director. Ratcliffe had been high on the list of potential attorney general candidates,...

John Ratcliffe, nominated by Donald Trump for the position of CIA Director, believes the war between Russia and Ukraine risks pulling the United States into a direct conflict with Moscow. He made this statement during his confirmation hearing …

Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate John Ratcliffe to serve as his director of the CIA, the Trump-Vance transition said Tuesday.

6 days ago · The Director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergey Naryshkin, told TASS that he is ready to meet with CIA Director John Ratcliffe if the United States shows interest.. In response to a clarifying question about whether there are currently contacts between the SVR and the CIA, he noted: "We have an official representative in Washington, and the Central Intelligence Agency has an ...

Jan 15, 2025 · John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for C.I.A. director, offered his vision for a more aggressive spy agency as he faced questions from senators on Wednesday about his ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Today, John Ratcliffe was sworn in as the 25th Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Vice President JD Vance administered the official oath of office in a ceremony at the White House. Director Ratcliffe is the first person ever to serve as both Director of the CIA and Director of National Intelligence, having previously been confirmed as ...