 Trump’s pick to be the next CIA director, Gina Haspel, won approval from the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday morning, receiving a "favorable recommendation" in a 10-5 vote. WASHINGTON—The Senate Intelligence Committee recommended Gina Haspel as the next Central Intelligence Agency director, clearing the path for her confirmation by the full chamber. Haspel currently has the support of the majority of Republicans and endorsements from five Democrats. Republican leaders in the Senate are hoping to confirm her this week, though the vote could slip into next week.
– Gina Haspel won the endorsement of the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday, with the panel voting 10-5 to advance her nomination as CIA director to the full Senate. Haspel, who would be the first woman to lead the Central Intelligence Agency and the second person to lead the agency after being undercover her entire career, was a controversial pick by President Trump thanks to her role in the CIA's controversial post-9/11 "enhanced" interrogation program, per ABC News. But at least five Democrats in the Senate have said they will back her, "all but assuring" she'll be confirmed, per the Wall Street Journal. Republican Senate leaders want to hold the vote this week, but it could get pushed to next week.