During his Senate testimony, CIA director-designate John Ratcliffe committed to reforms on human intelligence and technology to address threats from China and Russia. He assured that he would prioritize merit in hiring and staffing decisions, avoiding political biases, amid rising national security concerns. Ratcliffe's nomination is receiving bipartisan support as part of President-elect Trump’s Cabinet, which is advancing with several other nominees, including controversial picks, facing confirmation hearings. The Senate is expected to begin voting on these nominations soon, with confirmation proceedings steadily moving forward.