U.S. Senate confirms Trump nominee Ratcliffe to be top U.S. spy
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 09:23 | 21 May 2020
- Modified Date: 09:23 | 21 May 2020
The U.S. Senate backed Republican House of Representatives member John Ratcliffe on Thursday as the next director of national intelligence, a victory for President Donald Trump the second time he tapped the conservative lawmaker for the top spot.
The Senate backed Ratcliffe's nomination by 49 to 44, amid stiff opposition from Democrats.