The US Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as the CIA director, making him the second Cabinet member of Trump's administration. Ratcliffe, previously the director of national intelligence, emphasized a more aggressive approach to intelligence gathering and covert operations. He views China as the main geopolitical rival and highlighted threats from Russia, Iran, North Korea, and drug cartels. Despite concerns from some Democrats about his objectivity, Ratcliffe pledged to lead the CIA without bias. The confirmation reflects ongoing tensions between Trump and intelligence agencies. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)