WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to confirm John Ratcliffe as the next CIA director under President Donald Trump, approving the second high-level appointment for the new administration.

Noem and committee Republicans focused on the border while Democrats asked about foreign and home-grown terrorism during a ...

The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency in overwhelming bipartisan fashion, making him the second member of President Trump’s national security team ...

The bill, which received bipartisan support in the House, will need votes from at least seven Democratic senators to pass ...

President Trump said he is open to using recess appointments to get his Cabinet appointees confirmed if delays keep emerging in the Senate.

Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), vowed to prioritize border security should she be confirmed.

Former Congressman John Ratcliffe is the nation's new CIA director after the Senate voted 74-25 in favor of his confirmation on Thursday.

Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice ... Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., introduced Noem, his state's governor, by saying her “absolute toughness” is required ...

President-elect Trump is going to change that.” Noem was introduced by Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), who described her as a champion back home.

Senate GOP leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is primed to hand President Trump a quick string of wins on his first days in office.