WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new Cabinet.

Kash Patel to run the FBI? He “probably has a big misstep that is hanging over his head, but ultimately, he is in relatively good shape,” the member said, referring to Patel’s past penchant for ...

Some Republican senators are still hesitant about supporting Gabbard over past statements about Russia and a trip to Syria ...

The Senate Intelligence Committee has scheduled a hearing to review the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of national intelligence. The Jan. 30 hearing comes after Democrats ...

Donald Trump’s pick to lead national intelligence isn’t dead in the water, but she’s floundering and no one can quite put their finger on why, according to new reports. Despite holding multiple rounds ...

Trump remains supportive but has told people it’s time for her to step up, people close to the White House say.

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President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as his nominee for secretary of defense on November 14, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation. The ...

The move is one of many executive actions focused on the federal workforce enacted since Trump took office Monday afternoon. His other actions addressed DEI hiring more broadly, froze hiring in most ...

The possibility of recess appointments, which would allow some nominees to be confirmed without a vote, is on the table.