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John Ratcliffe confirmed as next CIA director, becomes second Trump nominee to gain congressional approval

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John Ratcliffe was confirmed to be the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Thursday, making him the second of President Donald Trump's cabinet picks to secure their position. 

By a vote of 74-25, Ratcliffe was confirmed. 

The Senate's full approval of Ratcliffe came after a 14-3 vote by the Senate Intelligence Committee on Monday evening, which advanced Ratcliffe's nomination to the Senate floor Thursday. 

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