Ratcliffe, 59, is now the first person to have served as both director of national intelligence and chief of the CIA.
John Ratcliffe, former director of national intelligence during President Trump's first term, has been confirmed by the Senate to lead the CIA — the first person to have held both jobs.
President Trump said he is open to using recess appointments to get his Cabinet appointees confirmed if delays keep emerging in the Senate.
Also, the Sacklers increased their settlement offer, with a catch. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.