John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, is set to face his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Having already served in Trump's ...

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.

By Julian E. Barnes Reporting from Washington The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe on Thursday to serve as the director of the C.I.A., installing him atop the spy agency that he has pledged to make ...