Mr. Ratcliffe was known as a loyalist to the president when he served as director of national intelligence in the final year ...

Washington — The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday as Republicans work to approve officials to the top posts in President Trump's administration amid delays by Democrats.

John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's choice for director of the Central Intelligence Agency, appears before the Senate Intelligence Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in ...