The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA Director with a vote of 74-25. He is the first to hold both the roles of Director of National Intelligence and CIA Director. Ratcliffe's tenure as national intelligence director was marked by controversy, facing scrutiny from Democrats regarding his loyalty to Trump and concerns about potential intelligence politicization. He has pledged to enhance the CIA's technological capabilities while balancing civil rights. His confirmation contributes to a cabinet with significant Trump loyalists, alongside the recently confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State.