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CIA Director-Designate Ratcliffe Commits to Reforms Amid Confirmation Hearings

John Ratcliffe, nominated for CIA director, pledges to avoid political bias and focus on threats from China and Russia during Senate hearings.

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  17. CIA director pick John Ratcliffe vows new focus on intelligence gathering in confirmation hearing

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  18. John Ratcliffe says US faces 'most challenging security environment' ever in confirmation hearing

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Updated: Jan 15th, 2025, 11:00 PM ET

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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.


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