Intelligence director to stop in-person briefings to Congress
The move has prompted condemnation from senior Democratic lawmakers.
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Intel chief proposes holding limited worldwide threat hearing in August
Ratcliffe's offer — if accepted — would be a departure from the way the annual hearing has traditionally been conducted.
Staunch Trump ally to end tumultuous tenure as U.S. envoy in Germany
With his outspoken pressure on a close U.S. ally to bend to American policy, Richard Grenell made few friends in Berlin.
Senate confirms Ratcliffe as next intel chief in divided vote
Ratcliffe's confirmation is a significant turnaround for his once-troubled bid to oversee the nation's intelligence agencies.
Rep. Ratcliffe disputes claim that Ukraine suspected hold
GOP Representative John Ratcliffe questioned any assertion that Ukraine suspected military aid was being withheld on July 25. The questioning came after Laura Cooper, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, noted in her opening statement that her staff showed her emails from the State Department, one of which was received just hours after the July 25 call between President Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, noting concerns about security assistance.
Senate panel advances Trump pick for intel chief in party-line vote
Ratcliffe's nomination was confirmed by a vote of 8 to 7, with all Democrats voting against.
Trump nominates John Ratcliffe for DNI role
President Trump announced late Friday that he'll nominate Texas Congressman John Ratcliffe to be the new director of national intelligence. Ratcliffe withdrew his name from consideration for the same job last year after questions were raised about his resume and qualifications. Ratcliffe was a staunch defender of the president during the impeachment process.
Trump picks John Ratcliffe as new DNI
President Trump picked John Ratcliffe to be the new Director of National Intelligence. Officials have questioned Ratcliffe's experience for the position, in which he'll lead the nation's 17 intelligence agencies. Catherine Herridge reports.
Is Rep. John Ratcliffe able to be confirmed by the Senate for DNI?
Our panelists break down the latest out of the White House and Capitol Hill.
Trump to discuss coronavirus efforts
President Trump is meeting today with the heads of pharmaceutical companies amid the growing coronavirus outbreak. He says he plans to discuss efforts to develop a vaccine. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN to detail the administration's response as the U.S. confirms the second death in the country.
Intel chief orders review of sensitive info
Richard Grenell says he's "increasingly concerned" over the handling of sensitive U.S. person information among intelligence agencies. That comes as the Senate appears poised to approve Rep. John Ratcliffe as the next Director of National Intelligence. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN with the latest on the intel community.
Dr. Fauci blocked from testifying before House
Members of the White House's coronavirus task force will not be allowed to testify on Capitol Hill this month unless they are given permission by Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. President Trump defended the decision Tuesday saying, "The House is a bunch of Trump-haters." CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and congressional reporter for The Washington Post Mike DeBonis join CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest on Capitol Hill.
Trump's pick for intel chief vows impartiality at Senate hearing
"One of the things that I've made clear to everyone is that I will deliver the unvarnished truth. It won't be shaded for anyone," John Ratcliffe told senators
Confirmation hearings for Ratcliffe to be DNI may be held next week
The Senate is expected to return to the Capitol next week.
Trump's pick to lead intelligence community defends background
Ratcliffe was withdrawn from consideration as DNI last summer due to bipartisan concerns about his resume.
Trump nominates John Ratcliffe to be intel director
The president announced the appointment by tweet. This is the second time that he has selected Ratcliffe for the job.
Trump's pick to lead intelligence community withdraws
President Trump had no sense Thursday night that Ratcliffe was having second thoughts about the job
Trump speaks before departing for Bedminster for the weekend
Earlier on Friday Trump announced the withdrawal of Rep. John Ratcliffe's nomination for director of national Intelligence
Trump's pick for intel chief faces questions about his readiness
Colleagues on the committee say the man nominated to head the 17-agency intelligence community has only done some of the things needed to prepare him for the role
Trump defends his DNI pick amid criticism from lawmakers
Rep. John Ratcliffe joined the House Intelligence Committee just six months ago
Who is John Ratcliffe?
The GOP congressman had harsh criticism for former special counsel Robert Mueller last week
Trump nominating John Ratcliffe to replace Dan Coats as intel chief
Coats, a former senator from Indiana, has served as director of national intelligence since the outset of Mr. Trump's presidency
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using cluster warheads in deadly strikes
Feds charge powerful Virginia Democrat in alleged drug scheme
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GOP officials divided over Ramaswamy ad with Acton's mom
Rising tension on the Korean border fuels concern
