Despite Opposition, John Ratcliffe Confirmed For Top Intelligence Post
The Senate confirms the Republican congressman from Texas as the director of national intelligence in a vote along party lines. His detractors say he lacks experience for the job.
Despite Democratic opposition, the Republican majority in the Senate on Thursday confirmed U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, as the new director of national intelligence, overseeing all 17 intelligence agencies.
With the 49-44 vote along party lines, Ratcliffe becomes the fourth person to hold the job in
