Trump's pick to lead intelligence community defends background
Ratcliffe was withdrawn from consideration as DNI last summer due to bipartisan concerns about his resume.
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Trump picks John Ratcliffe as new DNI
President Trump picked John Ratcliffe to be the new Director of National Intelligence. Officials have questioned Ratcliffe's experience for the position, in which he'll lead the nation's 17 intelligence agencies. Catherine Herridge reports.
Trump nominates John Ratcliffe for DNI role
President Trump announced late Friday that he'll nominate Texas Congressman John Ratcliffe to be the new director of national intelligence. Ratcliffe withdrew his name from consideration for the same job last year after questions were raised about his resume and qualifications. Ratcliffe was a staunch defender of the president during the impeachment process.
Trump nominates John Ratcliffe to be intel director
The president announced the appointment by tweet. This is the second time that he has selected Ratcliffe for the job.
Rep. Ratcliffe disputes claim that Ukraine suspected hold
GOP Representative John Ratcliffe questioned any assertion that Ukraine suspected military aid was being withheld on July 25. The questioning came after Laura Cooper, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, noted in her opening statement that her staff showed her emails from the State Department, one of which was received just hours after the July 25 call between President Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, noting concerns about security assistance.
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John Ratcliffe out as Trump's DNI pick
Donald Trump's choice to be America's top spy didn't make it to the end of the week. In a tweet, the president announced his intention to nominate Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe as director of national intelligence. But questions were quickly raised about his qualifications. Paula Reid has the latest.
Trump says Ratcliffe "was being treated very unfairly"
As Donald Trump left for his Bedminster golf club, he told reporters at the White House that his pick to replace Dan Coats as the head of the 17-agency intelligence community, John Ratcliffe, had been treated "very harshly" and "very unfairly" by the press. Ratcliffe's nomination raised questions because of his limited experience with intelligence matters. He withdrew from consideration Friday and plans to remain in Congress.
Trump speaks before departing for Bedminster for the weekend
Earlier on Friday Trump announced the withdrawal of Rep. John Ratcliffe's nomination for director of national Intelligence
Congressman out as intel chief nominee
President Trump announced Republican Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe would no longer be considered to replace Dan Coats as director of national intelligence. Mr. Trump said he would announce a new nominee soon. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN from Washington to discuss.
Trump's pick to lead intelligence community withdraws
President Trump had no sense Thursday night that Ratcliffe was having second thoughts about the job
Experience of Trump's intel chief questioned
President Trump is backing Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas to replace Dan Coats as director of national intelligence. The director of national intelligence requires extensive "national security expertise," but colleagues of both parties say Ratcliffe has shown less zeal for the day-to-day work of intelligence oversight, according to public records, committee members and other officials familiar with his work. CBS News' Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss her reporting.
Trump's pick for intel chief faces questions about his readiness
Colleagues on the committee say the man nominated to head the 17-agency intelligence community has only done some of the things needed to prepare him for the role
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Trump defends DNI pick John Ratcliffe
President Trump's choice to succeed Dan Coats as director of national intelligence is drawing fire from Democrats questioning his qualifications. Now, some Senate Republicans, who would have to confirm John Ratcliffe, are not sure they want to. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump defends his DNI pick amid criticism from lawmakers
Rep. John Ratcliffe joined the House Intelligence Committee just six months ago
Dan Coats stepping down as intel chief
President Trump is nominating Rep. John Ratcliffe to replace Dan Coats as director of national intelligence. Ratcliffe is a conservative member of Congress who questioned Robert Mueller during last week's hearing. Paula Reid has more.
Who is John Ratcliffe?
The GOP congressman had harsh criticism for former special counsel Robert Mueller last week
Dan Coats departing as U.S. intel chief
Dan Coats is resigning as President Trump's Director of National Intelligence after two years. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to discuss why Coats is choosing to step down now.
Trump nominates John Ratcliffe as intel chief
President Trump is nominating GOP Rep. John Ratcliffe to replace Dan Coats as director of national intelligence, Mr. Trump tweeted Sunday night. Coats will leave office Aug. 15, the president announced, and an acting director will serve in the interim. CBS News' Olivia Gazis joins CBSN with the latest.
Trump nominating John Ratcliffe to replace Dan Coats as intel chief
Coats, a former senator from Indiana, has served as director of national intelligence since the outset of Mr. Trump's presidency
Congress certifies Trump's 2024 victory, 4 years after Capitol attack
Congress formally cemented President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election after counting the votes of the Electoral College.
Trump's attorneys ask Garland to stop release of special counsel report
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Pentagon agrees to historic legal settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
Justin Trudeau to resign as Canada's prime minister and Liberal Party leader
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First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1
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New Orleans officials knew risk years before Bourbon Street attack
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Biden visits New Orleans amid mourning over New Year's truck attack
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Texas warning of "maneater" screwworms that lay eggs in flesh
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Trump's attorneys ask Garland to stop the release of special counsel report
Special counsel Jack Smith has been working on a final report to be completed before Trump's inauguration, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.
3-year-old dies, raising death toll in Honolulu fireworks explosion to 4
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settle divorce, ask judge to approve
Court documents show Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settled their divorce back in September and are now asking for a judge to approve the breakup.
McDonald's says it is rolling back some of its diversity practices
McDonald's joins other major corporations in unwinding its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
U.S. transfers 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo, leaving just 15 in custody
The U.S. has transferred from Guantanamo Bay's detention facility to Oman 11 Yemeni detainees who were never charged with crimes.
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McDonald's says it is rolling back some of its diversity practices
McDonald's joins other major corporations in unwinding its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Giant bluefin tuna the size of a motorcycle sells for $1.3 million
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Winter storm brings power outages, leaving consumers in the dark
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Insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning medical need
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Trump's attorneys ask Garland to stop the release of special counsel report
Special counsel Jack Smith has been working on a final report to be completed before Trump's inauguration, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.
Miami Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio asks for Jan. 6 Trump pardon
Enrique Tarrio is asking President-elect Donald Trump for a pardon.
U.S. transfers 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo, leaving just 15 in custody
The U.S. has transferred from Guantanamo Bay's detention facility to Oman 11 Yemeni detainees who were never charged with crimes.
Trump will appear by video at New York "hush money" sentencing, prosecutors say
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Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court
A judge has found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information in response to a $148 million defamation judgment granted to two Georgia election workers.
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First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana
For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.
What to know about the HMPV virus reported in China
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First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1
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FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
How to read new food label standards
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Moss explains the FDA's new rules for "healthy" food labels, limits on added sugars, and the push for alcohol warning labels.
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Earthquake in Tibet in western China kills dozens, state media say
A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal.
What to know about the HMPV virus reported in China
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Woman arrested after poisoned Christmas cake kills 3 family members
Three women died and three other relatives fell ill after eating the cake during a family get-together on December 23, officials said.
Giant bluefin tuna the size of a motorcycle sells for $1.3 million
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Venezuelan opposition leader who says he defeated Maduro meets with Biden
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settle divorce, ask judge to approve
Court documents show Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settled their divorce back in September and are now asking for a judge to approve the breakup.
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Harvard professor Arthur Brooks says making smaller New Year's resolutions can actually help them stick and lead to greater happiness.
Big winners from the Golden Globes
Demi Moore accepted her first-ever Golden Globe award for her role in the horror movie "The Substance." Other big winners include the musical "Emilia Perez" and the drama "The Brutalist," which won best film. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner has more.
Highlights from the 82nd Golden Globes
Nikki Glaser made her hosting debut at the 82nd Golden Globes, where "Emilia Perez" and "Shogun" each won four awards. Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner share the night's biggest moments.
June Squibb on her "Thelma" role
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What to know about car rental app Turo
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and the electric truck used in the New Orleans attack were both rented via Turo. New York Times technology reporter Eli Tan joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how the app and its background check process work.
Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The legal grounds for a TikTok ban delay
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School associate professor Alan Rozenshtein breaks down the legal basis for the request.
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
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Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
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Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
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Biden visits New Orleans after truck attack
President Biden visited New Orleans on Monday and met with the families of the victims of the deadly New Year's Day truck attack. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is on Bourbon Street with the latest on the investigation.
FBI releases New Orleans attacker video
The FBI has released new video in the probe of the New Orleans Bourbon Street attack that occurred on New Year's Day. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
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Some Jan. 6 rioters had prior records
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New Orleans officials knew risk years before Bourbon Street attack
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NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
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Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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President Biden and first lady Jill Biden attended an interfaith service in New Orleans on Monday in honor of the victims of last week's deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street. Mr. Biden pledged to make every resource available to complete the investigation quickly.
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Blinken: Israel-Hamas talks in homestretch
Israel has vowed to catch the perpetrators after gunmen killed three people and wounded seven others in an attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the West Bank. It comes as outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he maintains hope that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas could be reached in the near future. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
New York City congestion fees: What to know
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Harry Dunn on Jan. 6 four years later
On Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol Hill police officers were on the front lines as supporters of then-President Donald Trump breached the Capitol building. One of those officers was Harry Dunn, who joins CBS News to reflect on that fateful day and share his thoughts on Trump's promise to pardon rioters when he takes office.