John Ratcliffe, former director of national intelligence during President Trump's first term, has been confirmed by the Senate as his new head of the CIA — the first person to have held both jobs.

Donald Trump will stop in North Carolina, California and Nevada during the first trip of his second term. Follow along for live updates.

John Ratcliffe was director of national intelligence during Trump's first term and is the first person to have held that position and the top post at the CIA.

Negotiations broke down to hold a final vote on Trump's CIA nominee, prompting Senate GOP leadership to tee up procedural steps to advance John Ratcliffe and others.

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

Five days after assuming the White House, President Donald Trump is racking up a number of wins and losses after issuing a flurry of executive orders. On Friday, he travels to disaster-hit states of North Carolina and California while new developments play out over his immigration policy and cabinet confirmations.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe ... Cabinet. Ratcliffe has said he views China as America’s greatest geopolitical rival, and that Russia, Iran, North Korea ...

Donald Trump will stop in North Carolina, California and Nevada during the first trip of his second term. Follow along for live updates.

The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.

President Donald Trump is remaking the traditional boundaries of Washington, asserting unprecedented executive power and daring anyone to stop him.

FILE - Director of National Intelligence John ... Ratcliffe told the Senate Intelligence Committee. Ratcliffe said he views China as America's greatest geopolitical rival, with Russia, Iran, North ...

Vice President J.D. Vance was on hand to cast a tie-breaking vote, unusual in the Senate for Cabinet nominees, who typically win wider support.