Senate approves Avril Haines as intel chief as Josh Hawley holds up Homeland Security

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Avril Haines, who previously served in the Obama administration, became the first woman to serve as Director of National Intelligence after being confirmed in the Senate by a 84-10 vote on Wednesday.

after her nomination was briefly held up by Senator Tom Cotton , who withdrew his objection after Haines answered a question about CIA interrogation procedures. The upper chamber ultimately approved Haines by a vote of 84-10, making her the first Senate-confirmed member of Biden's cabinet and the first woman to ever lead U.S. intelligence.

on January 19, 2021.Hawley, who recently came under fire from those who believe he helped provoke the January 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol, put a hold on the Mayorkas nomination over concerns about Biden's immigration policy and security along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Biden administration plans to halt former President"Mr.

 

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