(WASHINGTON) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead America's premier spy agency and his second nominee to win Senate approval.

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

The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new Cabinet. Ratcliffe was director of national intelligence during Trump’s ...

John Ratcliffe, who served as director of national ... He was a fierce defender of Trump during his first impeachment proceedings in the House. Below is the first portion of the confirmation ...

John Ratcliffe, President-elect Trump’s choice ... He was also a fierce defender of Trump during his first impeachment hearings and during his time in the House. The former federal prosecutor ...