Jan 20, 2025 · Senate committees swiftly approved Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary, John Ratcliffe to head the Central Intelligence Agency, Marco Rubio to lead the State Department and others after President Trump was sworn in for a second term. Why it matters: Rubio is expected to be confirmed with a bipartisan vote Monday night. Democrats cleared the way ...

6 days ago · The Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote. Menu. Menu. World. ... have helped confirm Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe in bipartisan votes to Trump’s national security team. But Democrats gravely opposed to Hegseth had little power to stop him, and ...

Jan 23, 2025 · The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite objections from Democrats.

Jan 23, 2025 · John Ratcliffe and his wife Michele smile as Vice President JD Vance speaks before he is sworn in as CIA Director in the Vice Presidential ceremonial office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Washington. ... Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote.

Jan 24, 2025 · The Senate has officially confirmed Pete Hegseth's defense secretary appointment under the Trump administration on Friday. ... Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe won ...

Jan 14, 2025 · 10 a.m.: John Ratcliffe, C.I.A. director. John Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman who previously served as the director of national intelligence for Mr. Trump, would be tasked with leading one ...

Jan 14, 2025 · “Pete Hegseth will make a GREAT Secretary of Defense,” he wrote on Truth Social hours ahead of the hearing. “He has my Complete and Total support.” ... 10 a.m. — John Ratcliffe, CIA.

Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump is moving to build out his national security team, announcing he is nominating Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency.

Nov 12, 2024 · WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump moved to build out his national security team Tuesday, announcing he is nominating Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve as...

Nov 13, 2024 · U.S. president-elect Donald Trump moved to build out his national security team Tuesday, announcing that he is nominating Fox News host and army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve as his defence...