Politico: Senate Intelligence panel approves Ratcliffe as spy chief
While the nomination must still be confirmed by the GOP-controlled Senate, Tuesday’s vote marks a remarkable turnaround for the Texas Republican.
The Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday endorsed the confirmation of Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) to be the nation’s top intelligence official.
The panel approved Ratcliffe as President Donald Trump’s next director of national intelligence in a straight party-line vote, 8 to 7, Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, the committee's top Democrat, told reporters after a closed-door meeting. Ratcliffe would be the first permanent spy chief since Dan Coats stepped down last August.
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Update #1: Senate panel advances Trump's spy chief pick (CNN)
Update #2: Senate committee approves John Ratcliffe as US intelligence director (NYPost)
WNU Editor: The expectation is that John Ratcliffe will be approved after Memorial Day.
