Jan 22, 2025 · Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation vote for John Ratcliffe, who has bipartisan support, as CIA director.

Jan 22, 2025 · Sen. Thune frustrated by Dem delaying John Ratcliffe confirmation vote. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation ...

6 days ago · Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) blocked his speedy passage, pointing to “serious concerns” some of his Democratic colleagues had about Ratcliffe and questions about his willingness to distance ...

Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy objected to a time agreement that would have expedited the confirmation of Ratcliffe, who was director of National Intelligence during the first Trump...

Jan 21, 2025 · Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy objected to a time agreement that would have expedited the confirmation of Ratcliffe, who is the former director of National Intelligence.

Jan 23, 2025 · Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director. Ratcliffe is a native of Heath, Texas, where he served as mayor from 2004 to 2012. ... But Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York speak during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

6 days ago · "John Ratcliffe is undeniably qualified for the job, he's going to lead the CIA without bias, and with the safety of the American people being his priority." On Tuesday, Sen. Chris Murphy, a ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation vote for John Ratcliffe as CIA director.

Jan 22, 2025 · As Republicans try to expedite the confirmation of John Ratcliffe as CIA Director on the basis of national security, Murphy called out their silence on President Donald Trump’s endorsement of political violence with the pardoning of hundreds of convicted violent January 6 …