(CNN) -- Gina Haspel was confirmed Thursday to be the first female director of the CIA with the help of votes from a half-dozen Senate Democrats. Haspel was confirmed in a 54-45 vote, the culmination of a roller-coaster nomination that appeared to be in danger at several points after she was abruptly selected by President Donald Trump in March.

(CNN) -- Gina Haspel was confirmed Thursday to be the first female director of the CIA with the help of votes from a ...
Posted: May 18, 2018 2:54 AM
Updated: May 18, 2018 2:54 AM
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