Oct 22 WATCH: Pelosi voices skepticism about DNI and fake emails By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi voiced skepticism about Wednesday evening's press conference during which the director of National Intelligence accused Iran of being behind threatening but fake emails sent to Democratic voters in Florida and other battleground states. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 5:46 News Wrap: Deadly cyclone knocks out power for millions in Bangladesh In our news wrap Thursday, about 10 million people in Bangladesh lack electricity in the aftermath of a powerful cyclone. The storm, which also hit coastal India, packed winds of up to 118 miles per hour when it made landfall. Continue watching
May 21 Senate confirms Ratcliffe as national intelligence chief By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate on Thursday confirmed Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe as director of national intelligence, installing a new head of the nation's intelligence agencies at a time when President Donald Trump has ousted multiple officials. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 4:04 News Wrap: DNI pick Ratcliffe says he won’t be swayed by political bias In our news wrap Tuesday, the Senate is holding confirmation hearings for President Trump's pick to be the next director of national intelligence. Texas Republican Rep. John Ratcliffe, an ardent Trump defender, pledged to steer clear of political bias. Also,… Continue watching
May 05 Intel chief nominee Ratcliffe says he won’t be swayed by politics By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press A Senate panel is considering Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe's nomination for director of national intelligence, holding the in-person hearing amid President Donald Trump's shakeup of the intelligence community and under drastic new distancing rules to protect Capitol Hill from the… Continue reading
Feb 28 Trump again picks Rep. John Ratcliffe to be nation’s top intelligence official By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press Trump earlier nominated the two-term Republican congressman from Texas to be the next director of national intelligence. But in early August, Trump abruptly withdrew his name amid growing questions about Ratcliffe's qualifications for the job. Continue reading
Sep 25 WATCH: Acting intel director Maguire testifies on Trump whistleblower complaint By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire is expected to appear before the House Intelligence Committee at 9 a.m. ET Thursday. Watch live here. Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch 4:19 Impeachment calls grow as Trump defends withholding Ukraine aid House Speaker Nancy Pelosi formally announced the beginning of an impeachment inquiry Tuesday after a whistleblower alleged that the president tried to force a foreign leader to aid his reelection. At the United Nations, Trump faced questions about his own… Continue watching
Sep 24 Watch 7:18 What spurred House Democrats to ramp up impeachment efforts? By Yamiche Alcindor, Lisa Desjardins House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday announced an official impeachment inquiry -- but what exactly ramped up Democrats’ political momentum toward impeachment? And what's next for President Trump and Republicans? Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join William Brangham for a… Continue watching
Aug 02 Watch 4:49 With Ratcliffe withdrawal, yet another Trump nominee drops out Another presidential nominee for a high-ranking administration role has dropped out. Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, withdrew from consideration for director of national intelligence after opponents criticized his level of experience and the way he represented his legacy as a federal… Continue watching