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WATCH: Sen. Jon Ossoff questions Trump CIA director nominee Ratcliffe

The Senate Intelligence Committee conducted its confirmation hearing for John Ratcliffe on Wednesday morning. WASHINGTON D.C., DC — President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for CIA director, John Ratcliffe, underwent his confirmation hearing Wednesday …

CIA director nominee vows to increase focus on China and emerging technologies

John Ratcliffe, US president-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for director of the CIA, pledged on Wednesday that, should he be approved to lead the spy agency, he would intensify its focus on China and emerging technologies. Ratcliffe, who served as director …

I was enrolled in ‘gifted’ classes as a child —I now believe it was a CIA training program

Mommy’s little spy? Adults who were enrolled in the Gifted And Talented Education program (GATE) decades ago as children are now questioning if they were unknowingly being covertly trained by the CIA. Anna Mills, known online as @annamillsxo23, has renewed …

Rep. Cuellar’s Committee Assignments for the 119th Congress

Rep. Cuellar is 8th in seniority among Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee as well as 48th in seniority overall in the House of Representatives. Image source: Facebook. Bgd for illustration purposesTexas Border Business WASHINGTON, DC –  …

'Buckle up': CIA nominee Ratcliffe tells spies to prepare for aggressive action

CIA nominee John Ratcliffe told America’s spies on Wednesday to get ready for aggressive espionage operations or to start looking for work elsewhere. Mr. Ratcliffe oversaw the entire intelligence community during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term, …

John Ratcliffe says CIA is 'not where we’re supposed to be'

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that the nation's premier spy agency must do a better job of staying ahead of global threats posed by Russia, China and other adversaries. …

WATCH: Trump CIA Director Nominee John Ratcliffe Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing

John Ratcliffe, President Trump’s nominee for CIA Director, testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, emphasizing his commitment to transparency and truth in intelligence operations. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom John Ratcliffe, President-elect …

In warning about China, CIA director nominee praises technology but says human intelligence vital

CIA director pick Ratcliffe vows to bring renewed focus to intelligence gathering

Washington — John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be CIA director, promised the Senate Intelligence Committee that if he's confirmed, the CIA would be rededicated to its intelligence-gathering mission. "We will collect …

Trump's CIA pick promises a return to 'a culture of toughness and resilience' after woke warnings

John Ratcliffe will be grilled by the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday  By ROB CRILLY, CHIEF U.S. POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM IN WASHINGTON, D.C. Published: 09:59 EST, 15 January 2025 | Updated: 09:59 EST, 15 January 2025 Donald Trump…

President Trump’s CIA Pick Faces Grilling in Confirmation Hearing

John Ratcliffe, a former congressman and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA, faced a confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday, where Democrats pressed him on the claim he “politicized intelligence” while …

Watch: John Ratcliffe CIA Director confirmation hearing

John Ratcliffe, who served as director of national intelligence during Trump’s first term, is Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA on his vision for America’s premier spy agency He is a former federal prosecutor and conservative member of Congress …

Senate Committee Hearings on Nomination of John Ratcliffe as CIA Director

CIA nominee says he won't fire over political views

What you need to know about Trump's pick to lead the CIA

This is an adapted excerpt from the Jan. 12 episode of “Velshi.” On Wednesday, the Senate Intelligence Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Donald Trump’s pick to run the CIA: John Ratcliffe. When compared to some of the president-elect’s more …

Trump CIA pick Ratcliffe to face Senate questions on politicized intelligence

By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate intelligence committee holds a confirmation hearing on Wednesday for President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be CIA director, John Ratcliffe, a former Republican lawmaker who was accused of using …

When Trump's CIA pick John Ratcliffe referred to Hunter Biden's computer case blunder

US President-elect Donald Trump's CIA pick John Ratcliffe referred to Hunter Biden's computer case blunder. In October 2020, the New York Post claimed Hunter Biden’s laptop, which was found at a Delaware repair shop, contained controversial …

Watch: John Ratcliffe CIA Director confirmation hearing

WATCH: John Ratcliffe testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for CIA director

Operation Benjamin to Honor Three Heroic Soldiers in Italy Mission

Operation Benjamin, an organization dedicated to memorializing Jewish American soldiers that died in WW II, will conduct its next Mission in Italy. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Operation Benjamin (OB), a …

Statement from San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) President Carlos Tapia

San Mateo County Democratic Party Endorses Measure A to Vote Out Sheriff Christina Corpus SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA) and Organization of Sheriff’s Sergeants …

BREAKING: HHS Formally Debars EcoHealth Alliance, Dr. Peter Daszak After COVID Select Reveals Pandemic-Era Wrongdoing

WASHINGTON — Today, after an eight-month investigation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cut off all funding and formally debarred EcoHealth Alliance Inc. (EcoHealth) and its former President, Dr. Peter Daszak, for five years based on …

'America's Psychiatrist' Dr. Carole Lieberman to Attend the 2025 Presidential Inauguration as Media Commentator

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H., widely recognized as "America's Psychiatrist", will attend the 2025 Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., this …

President Biden Declares the Equal Rights Amendment is the 'Law of the Land'

By S. Mona Sinha, Global Executive Director, Equality Now NY, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Equality Now applauds President Biden’s reaffirmation today of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as a vital addition to the United …

SFA Celebrates Historic Victory for Space Force Heritage: Legacy Guardian Act Passes as Part of NDAA 2025

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Space Force Association celebrates the inclusion of the Legacy Guardian Act in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), marking a historic moment of …

Another Estate Heir Wins Big: National Equity Agency Secures Quick Surplus Refund

Another Estate Heir Wins Big: National Equity Agency Secures Quick Surplus Refund BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Weight of Foreclosure: A Burden Lifted by Rapid Surplus Refund Foreclosure can be an …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Urges TikTok Divestment Over Prohibition

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Supreme Court recently upheld the decision to ban TikTok if the company is not sold by parent company ByteDance before Sunday. The United States Hispanic Business Council ( …

Stories of Homeownership and the Impact of the Combating Redlining Initiative

    Our Combating Redlining Initiative, launched in 2021, has made transformative progress in advancing economic opportunities for communities of color in Birmingham, Alabama; Columbus, Ohio; Houston; Jacksonville, Florida; Los Angeles, California; Memphis …

Justice Department Recovers an Additional $20M in Misappropriated 1MDB Funds

Note: View the complaint here. View the stipulation and request to enter consent judgment of forfeiture here. The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement to recover an additional $20 million in misappropriated 1Malaysia …

EB-5 Green Card Applications 2025

The EB-5 program, which offers a pathway to a Green Card through job-creating investments, has long been a cornerstone of employment-based immigration. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With a new U.S. …

Dr. Christy Iwuchukwu, CEO of Speaking To Millions™ and World Civility Ambassador, earned a Presidential Lifetime Award

CEO and Founder of Speaking To Millions™,World Civility Ambassador,Dr. Christy Iwuchukwu received a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Christy Iwuchukwu Honored with …

PUTT: Arkansas’ New Bill to Ban PBM-Owned Pharmacies From Operating In State is “A Win”

Lawmakers in Arkansas have introduced a new bill aimed at banning pharmacies owned by the largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from operating in the state. LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold move …

Dr. Mark Skousen, “America’s Economist,” Shares Strategies to Beat Inflation and Secure Financial Stability

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Mark Skousen, renowned economist, financial expert, and bestselling author, suggests that one of the most pressing challenges for Americans today is how to beat inflation …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Governor Green Names Appointees to Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Additional Boards ...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA  GOVERNOR GREEN NAMES APPOINTEES TO HAWAIʻI TOURISM AUTHORITY, ADDITIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M …

A Step Toward Safer Streets for All

Pedestrian safety is a growing concern in the City of Boston, particularly in light of recent accidents. Without greater shared responsibility and heightened awareness of our surroundings, the Council believes that these incidents are likely to continue. …

Honoring Dr. King: A Commitment to Justice and Equity in Boston

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” This quote resonates deeply in the City of Boston, which continues to strive for equity and justice. Dr. King’s unwavering commitment to nonviolent …

Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine Risks Losing Investors Due to Flawed Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code

KYIV, UKRAINE, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A number of draft laws, including Draft Law No. 12367, have been registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. These laws propose significant amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code and the …

A Night of Music, Activism, and Community Solidarity at the Historic Black Cat on MLK Day

DC Gears Up for Anti-Inauguration Ball Celebrating Artivism and Community Empowerment WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Washington, DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser preparing to fight for autonomy. Incoming …

Farewell Event for Attorney General Merrick B. Garland

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered his farewell address to the Justice Department, discussing his commitment to maintaining the norms of the Department of upholding the rule of law, keeping our country safe, and protecting civil rights