Watch Live: John Ratcliffe faces senators at confirmation hearing for CIA director

Washington — John Ratcliffe is appearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday as he seeks to lead the CIA in the second Trump administration.  Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman, served as director of national intelligence in the final months of President-elect Donald Trump’s first term. At that time, Trump initially picked Ratcliffe to lead

Sen. Joni Ernst Voices Support for Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary

Sen. Joni Ernst previously expressed doubts about Pete Hegseth taking on the role of defense secretary. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has voiced support for President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, following his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. “After four years of weakness in the White House, Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense,”

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Vows to Work With Trump: ‘I’m Not the Leader of the Resistance’

Some Democratic governors have vowed to resist the incoming administration’s policies. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said on Tuesday that he will work with President-elect Donald Trump when he takes office next week despite mounting resistance from other Democratic leaders. Moore made the comments during an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper in response to questions regarding

LIVE NOW: Hearing to Examine the Nomination of Pamela Jo Bondi as Attorney General

The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary holds a full committee hearing to examine the nomination of Pamela Jo Bondi as attorney general at the Department of Justice. This hearing is scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. ET on Jan. 15.   Nominees: Pamela Jo Bondi to be Attorney General of the United States