As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back ...

CIA Director-designate John Ratcliffe vowed in his ... In his opening statement, Ratcliffe also thanked current CIA Director William Burns for “a smooth and professional transition.” ...

He has offered a vision for a more aggressive spy agency, and his focus on the threat from China is widely shared by Republican and Democratic lawmakers.

John Ratcliffe ... Senate as soon as Inauguration Day on Monday. If approved, Ratcliffe will succeed outgoing CIA Director William Burns. Trump first tapped Ratcliffe to serve as director of ...