John Ratcliffe, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA, has worked for AI companies, defense contractors, and private equity since time in government.

CIA nominee John Ratcliffe is telling senators about how he’ll reshape the intelligence community in what he calls "the most challenging national security environment in our nation’s history."

WASHINGTON — Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA, vowed to make the agency more muscular while keeping its work apolitical during his nomination hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.

The former Texas congressmember fielded an array of Democrats and Republicans about his ability to remain independent of Trump.

CIA director nominee John Ratcliffe said the agency needs to focus on its mission in the face of growing challenges from China and others during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.

Ratcliffe plans to assure senators that his focus will be on “the mission,” emphasizing national security priorities rather than political considerations.

John Ratcliffe, who served as director of national ... we incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance our news gathering, reporting, and presentation processes.