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The Senate just voted 72-26 to advance John Ratcliffe’s nomination to serve as CIA director, setting up a final confirmation vote this afternoon.

Senate advances Ratcliffe. Hegseth, Noem, Duffy up next

The Senate just voted 72-26 to advance John Ratcliffe’s nomination to serve as CIA director, setting up a final confirmation vote this afternoon. The former Texas Republican lawmaker and director of national intelligence is sure to get through easily.

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