Nov 13, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he would appoint John Ratcliffe to serve as CIA director in his new administration. Here are four things to know about the Republican tapped to lead the U.S. government’s premier spy agency:

Jan 15, 2025 · John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA, has told members of the Senate that the nation's premier spy agency can do better. Ratcliffe served as director of national intelligence during Trump's first term.

Jan 3, 2025 · Ratcliffe had been a divisive pick for the nation’s top intelligence adviser, made late in Trump’s term. His critics said he lacked sufficient national-security experience and was a...

Jan 15, 2025 · Ratcliffe said he views China as America's greatest geopolitical rival, with Russia, Iran, North Korea and drug cartels, hacking gangs and terrorist organizations also posing challenges to ...

Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has chosen John Ratcliffe to serve as his CIA director. Ratcliffe had been high on the list of potential attorney general candidates,...

John Ratcliffe, nominated by Donald Trump for the position of CIA Director, believes the war between Russia and Ukraine risks pulling the United States into a direct conflict with Moscow. He made this statement during his confirmation hearing …

Jan 15, 2025 · Ratcliffe said he views China as America’s greatest geopolitical rival, with Russia, Iran, North Korea and drug cartels, hacking gangs and terrorist organizations also posing challenges to...

Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate John Ratcliffe to serve as his director of the CIA, the Trump-Vance transition said Tuesday.

Nov 13, 2024 · Ratcliffe was among a cohort of Trump officials who aggressively sought the release of intelligence related to Russia and the FBI.

Jan 23, 2025 · Ratcliffe has said he views China as America's greatest geopolitical rival, and that Russia, Iran, North Korea and drug cartels, hacking gangs and terrorist organizations also pose challenges to ...