U.S. Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as next director of national intelligence

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The confirmation is a victory for Trump the second time he tapped the conservative lawmaker for the top spot

Rep. John Ratcliffe testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee nomination hearing, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, on May 5, 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.More to come.Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.

 

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